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
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- 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
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 admission:
- 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
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00:
3.50 – 3.74:
3.25 – 3.49:
3.00 – 3.24:
2.75 – 2.99:
2.50 – 2.74:
2.49 and below: