McMaster University campus

Arts & Humanities

Concurrent Certificate in Applied Ethics and Policy (CAEP) at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

A certificate preparing undergraduates from Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences to work in teams on the ethical, institutional and policy challenges of novel, potentially disruptive technologies. It recognizes skills in ethics and critical reasoning, policy recommendations, multidisciplinary teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities (Department of Philosophy)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

15 units, of which 9 must be elective to the degree.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Any McMaster undergraduate may declare the certificate at graduation. Students must be accepted by the CAEP Selection Committee, which considers supplemental applications soon after the end of Winter term from students enrolled in an undergraduate program at McMaster who have completed PHILOS 2D03 or 2YY3. Selection is based on cumulative grades and answers to the supplemental application questions.

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.