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Memorial University of Newfoundland

Canada , St. John's

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

St. John's Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,000 / year

Next Intake 8-May-2023

History and philosophy of science and technology

About

Read the Gazette profile on this certificate program, which includes an interview with the program director.

The Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is jointly administered by the Departments of Classics, History, and Philosophy.

This certificate program explores human understanding of and interaction with the natural world. The time frame reaches from the European Bronze Age to the present. This approach combines the methods and subjects of several disciplines, demonstrates our indebtedness to the thinkers and makers of the past, and also illustrates the far-reaching effects of human activities on the natural world and on present and future societies. The foundation course in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is intended to integrate the material and provide a common focus at the beginning of the program.

The certificate offers specialized preparation for students interested in studying subjects such as Archaeology, Classics, History, Philosophy, and Religion. The Certificate will also appeal to students studying in the areas of Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Pharmacy.

Declaring the Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Students wishing to declare a Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology are encouraged to consult with the Program Coordinator to discuss the requirements of the program. Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of HSS is available at www.mun.ca/HSS/undergraduate/declare.

Regulations for the Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

The Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology consists of 21 credit hours in eligible courses as prescribed below:

3 credit hours in History 2001

18 credit hours chosen from specified courses listed in Table 1, including aminimum of 3 credit hours in eligible Classics courses, a minimum of 3 credit hours in eligible Philosophy courses, and at least 6 credit hours must be in 3000-level courses.

Course	Course Title
Classics 2701	History of Ancient Philosophy
Classics 2900	Science and Technology in the Ancient World
Classics 2901	Technology and Culture in the Ancient World
Classics 2902	The Environment of the Greeks and Romans
Classics 2903	Greek and Latin Roots of Scientific Terms
Classics 3900	Greek and Roman Medicine
Classics 3901	Ships and Seafaring in the Ancient World
History 2130	Seafaring Places and Seafaring People
History 2340	European Urban History
History 2665	Sickness and Health in Western Society
History 3030	Environmental History
History 3811	The Menace of Progress: Colonialism and the Making of the Modern World
History 3940	Urban Life in Medieval Europe
Philosophy 2100	Health Ethics
Philosophy 2110	Biomedical Ethics
Philosophy 2120	Mental Health Ethics
Philosophy 2130	Environmental Ethics
Philosophy 2201	History of Ancient Philosophy
Philosophy 2215	History of Modern Philosophy
Philosophy 2330	Philosophy of Technology
Philosophy 3020	Aristotle
Philosophy 3460	Philosophy of the Natural Sciences
Religious Studies 2810	Religion and Science
Religious Studies 3880	Religion, Worldviews, and the Environment

Credit hours in Classics, History, and Philosophy may be eligible to jointly fulfill requirements of a degree and a certificate. For further information about this program, contact the Program Coordinator.

Disciplines

Humanities and social sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Certificate of Secondary Education (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-'aama)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,000

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

1. Choose a program and a campus

Memorial University offers a wide variety of programs. With over 300 program options and multiple campuses to choose from, your choices are wide open. Check out what is offered at the St. John’s Campus, Grenfell Campus, the Marine Institute, the Labrador Campus or online.

2. Review application deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. We encourage you to submit your application well in advance of the posted deadlines.

If you are applying from outside of Canada and will need a study permit, review the study permit processing times to ensure you have sufficient time to arrive to Memorial.

3. Check the admission requirements

A) General admission requirements

General admission means you meet the university’s minimum requirements to gain early or verified acceptance.

All applicants must meet general admission requirements before being considered for admission to a competitive-entry program. If you are taking courses at a university or college for the first time, you will first be considered for admission under a general admission program such as a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science.

English language requirement

All applicants to Memorial University must meet our English language requirement.

If you haven’t yet met the requirement, you may be interested in our English as a Second Language program offered at the Grenfell Campus.

B) Competitive-entry program requirements

If you are successful with general admission and have applied to a competitive-entry program, your application will be forwarded to that faculty/school for consideration. You will hear from them separately.

Note: Admission to Memorial's competitive-entry programs is competitive and selective. Meeting the minimum general admission requirements does not guarantee admission to a competitive-entry program.

4. Start the application

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may start an application, save it, and return to it any time before submitting.

You will need to submit a new online application if you are/were:

Applying to Memorial for the first time
Previously admitted but didn’t register for courses
Previously enrolled and haven’t registered for courses in more than three consecutive semesters
Current Memorial student applying to competitive-entry programs

Current Memorial students should review information on how to change their academic program, including how to declare their program/major/minor versus how to apply for admission to competitive-entry programs.

Once you've created your account you'll be all set to apply. Sign in to the admissions portal and start your application.

Applicants must complete their own application as they are academically responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted.

The application may not work properly on a mobile device.

The software for the online application only supports the English language.

Trouble logging in? Typically if you close your browser entirely and start it up again, the problem goes away, and you'll be able to log in. If that does not work, try clearing your browser history. If this does not work, contact help@mun.ca.

Typically if you close your browser entirely and start it up again, the problem goes away, and you'll be able to log in. If that does not work, try clearing your browser history and review our other suggested solutions. If issues still persist, contact help@mun.ca.