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Concurrent Certificate in Health Humanities and Social Sciences at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The certificate recognizes core knowledge in applying the arts, humanities and social sciences (such as literary studies, philosophy, history, sociology and anthropology) to understand and promote human health and well-being. It is administered by the Honours Health Sciences Program.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Honours Health Sciences Program  |  Duration: 18 units.  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

18 units chosen from an approved list spanning Arts & Science, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences (for example Introduction to Bioethics, Narratives of Health, Medical Anthropology, Health Law). At least 9 units must be elective to the student's degree and at least 9 units must come from outside the student's home faculty.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to any student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at McMaster; the certificate is declared at the time of graduation once the course requirements are met.

Duration: 18 units.

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