History & Philosophy of Science
College of Arts & Sciences
History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) studies the theories, methods, practices and institutions of science from historical and philosophical perspectives. It strives to provide a genuinely interdisciplinary structure for critical reflection on science in all its aspects.
Applicant type
Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).
Quarters of general admission to UW: autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring / summer
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
- Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Departmental application deadline: Must enroll at the UW before applying to the major.
Please contact the department for details about the application process.
Suggested first- and second-year college courses: PHIL 120, PHIL 160, courses that develop writing skills, introductory science courses and mathematics courses through calculus.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses required for the major:
- HSTCMP 311 SSc – Science in Civilization – Antiquity to 1600
- HSTCMP 312 SSc – Science in Civilization – Modern
- One course: PHIL 160 SSc – Perspectives on Science OR PHIL 460 SSc – Phil of Science
- PHIL 120 SSc NSc RSN – Intro to Logic
- 10 credits of Natural World
- 10 credits of composition / writing courses
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 0
Total from Washington community colleges: 0