The Graduate Certificate in Science (HPS) provides an introduction to the historical, philosophical, and sociological analysis of science.

Candidates will be introduced to the main accounts of the nature of science and the methodologies underlying those interpretations.

Graduates emerge with an ability to identify and examine the conceptual and social dimensions of science and technology in historical perspective using a variety of scholarly techniques.

Achieving these interdisciplinary skills at the postgraduate level enhances a range of undergraduate backgrounds, preparing graduates for intensive research training at the PhD level or qualifying them for positions in government or industry that require addressing and managing complex problems with both technical and nontechnical aspects.

HPS Unit graduates have successfully pursued further study in a range of internationally recognised academic programmes. In addition, postgraduate degrees can provide career enhancement for those whose previous technical training does not meet their current job needs, as a means for opening new career opportunities, and as a broadening experience for those who desire to study HPS for its own sake.

For more information about this coursework program, visit the History and Philosophy of Science website.

On campus attendance pattern

Full time, Part time

Course level

Postgraduate Certificate

Handbook website link

http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/science/00_introduction.shtml