Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#62

International students can study the History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine at Duke University at its main campus in Durham , United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year 6 months and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on January 10, 2027.

About Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine

The History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (HPSTM) is an interdisciplinary graduate certificate program at Duke University designed to complement and enrich the curricula of graduate students studying English, history, philosophy, science, engineering, medicine, or other disciplines. The program is administered by the History and Philosophy Departments, but is wide-ranging and draws participants from Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Biology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Classical Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Economics, English, Germanic Languages and Literature, Literature, Psychology and Neuroscience, Religion, Women's Studies, and other Duke departments and programs. The interdisciplinary certificate requires the following: HPSTM core graduate seminar taught annually as a cross-listed course in History (HIST 577S), Literature (LIT 521S), and Philosophy (PHIL 541S), and Women's Studies (WOMENST 541S); one elective seminar or directed readings course in the history of science, technology or medicine; one elective seminar or directed readings course in the philosophy of science or the history of the philosophy of science; one elective seminar or directed readings course relevant to the student's HPSTM interests; and, a capstone research paper on a HPSTM-related topic.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine at Duke University

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Duolingo English Test.

Fee Information

Application Fee 95

Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham