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Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada is a certificate in Philosophy & Ethics programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Certificate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit

International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate is aimed specifically at students who are already pursuing a major or minor within a science discipline, offering philosophical insight into scientific methodology and practice. Specialized courses build core critical and philosophical reasoning skills intended to strengthen the broader study of science.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the certificate follows SFU's general university admissions regulations. A minimum grade of C- is required in every course used to fulfill the certificate requirements, and an overall SFU cumulative grade point average of 2.25 must be maintained throughout. All upper-division philosophy courses counted toward the certificate must be completed at Simon Fraser University.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1965

Students: 37,000

QS rank: #312

Programs: 476

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Certificate in the field of Philosophy & Ethics on completion of this programme.

How much does Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

Can Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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