Doctor of Philosophy in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) offers two degree programs: Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. IHPST conducts research, offers advanced studies programs, and serves as a focus for University-wide interest in its field. Courses are open to all graduate students and are suitable complements for specialists in science or the humanities. Students participate in the IHPST colloquia, which are open to the U of T community.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is intended for those students planning a career in university teaching, research, or other activities calling for a high degree of scholarly competence.
The IHPST has two full-time PhD programs: a 4-year PhD, and a direct-entry 5-year PhD. IHPST also has a flex-time PhD. PhD students are assigned a supervisor on admission who will advise, mentor, and monitor the supervisee on course selection, program planning, and grant applications. The Supervisor will also assist with putting together the student's Advisory Committee (consisting of the supervisor and two members of the IHPST graduate faculty). The Advisory Committee will support graduate students through the events of the qualifying year (year 2 of the 4-year PhD and year 3 of the 5-year PhD). Finally, the Supervisor will prepare a report detailing the progress of the supervisee through each year of their program of studies.

Admission to the PhD requires either a bachelor's degree or a master's degree from a recognized university. A student seeking admission to the PhD on the basis of a master's degree must have a GPA of 3.7 in that master's program. The PhD program is intended primarily for those interested in an academic career and doing advanced research. Applicants must satisfy the Admissions Committee that they are capable of independent research at an advanced level.
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must provide contact information for at least two from instructors who have indicated they are willing to write a recommendation. Upon completion of the application form (including payment), the University of Toronto online system will generate an email that will be sent to those referees, requesting letters from them. As letters of reference are due at the same time as all supporting materials with the application by the next deadline of January 15 it is important to request them from your referees as early in the process as possible. Email addresses for referees must be institutional emails not personal email addresses like @gmail.com or @hotmail.com.
Curriculum Vitae: Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV.

IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test - Overall Score 580, TWE 5