Memorial University of Newfoundland offers Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, a certificate in Philosophy & Ethics programme in St. John's, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 750 per credit (CAD 225 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Philosophy & Ethics
Local tuition: CAD 225 / credit
International tuition: CAD 750 / credit
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This undergraduate certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is offered through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Memorial University's St. John's campus, administered by the Department of Classics. It examines how people have understood and interacted with the natural world from the European Bronze Age to the present, drawing on methods from archaeology, classics, history, philosophy, and religious studies. The certificate requires 21 credit hours: three credit hours from a foundational course (Classics 2900, History 2001, Philosophy 2330, or Philosophy 3460), plus 18 further credit hours spanning at least three different Humanities and Social Sciences departments, including a minimum of six credit hours at the 3000 level or higher. Eligible courses are drawn from Classics, Philosophy, History, Biology, Engineering, English, Communication and Media Studies, and Religious Studies. It suits students in Archaeology, Classics, History, Philosophy, and Religion, as well as those in Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Pharmacy, who want a grounding in the historical and philosophical dimensions of science and technology alongside their primary program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The certificate is declared rather than separately admitted: students consult with the program's Program Coordinator to discuss requirements and declare the certificate through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences declaration process. The program states no numeric grade requirement or separate application deadline. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Memorial University's general undergraduate English proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band); TOEFL iBT 83 overall (minimum 20 in Reading and Writing); CAEL 60; PTE Academic 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176; Duolingo English Test 115; or Michigan English Test (MET) 59.
