1. University of Toronto St George
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  4. Honours Bachelor of Arts History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Honours Bachelor of Arts History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Toronto St George

Program Overview

How are scientific theories developed Do values affect science and do scientific theories influence social values What is the role of science and technology in a democratic society These are some of the questions that historians and philosophers of science examine. Courses in the philosophy of science engage with the structure of science, its methods, and its special claims to the production of knowledge. Courses in the history of science and technology situate scientific advances in their cultural and socio-economic context. Students taking HPS courses deepen their understanding of major ideas in science; they learn to think critically about the past and present role of science in human societies, and they improve their skills in oral presentation and debate, research, and writing.

Program Key Stats

$45690 (Annual cost)



43 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

"An International Baccalaureate Diploma, including English HL or SL is required for admission TOEFL ibT of 100 + 22 on Writing section, IELTS of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0, MELAB of 85, with no part score below 80, IB of 4 in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature, A minimum final grade of B (""6"" in reformed qualifications) in GCSE/ IGCSE/GCE Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language, B grade in CAE/ C grade in CPE, ELDA/COPE of 86, 32 in Writing, and 22 in each of Reading and Listening, Academic Transript"

Career Options

  • Conservator
  • Curator
  • Museum docent
  • Historian
  • Heritage research assistant
  • Information officer
  • Teacher

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