What do you learn in the Greek & Roman Studies program?
Greek & Roman Studies at McMaster offers undergraduate students a wide variety of quality, in-depth and hands-on undergraduate programs.
Our program trains students to understand ancient culture from different perspectives and through multidisciplinary approaches to help better understand the world in which we live.
Highlighted undergraduate courses
GKROMST 1A03 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Archaeology Learn more
A study of the history and methodology of Greek and Roman archaeology illustrated with materials from excavated sites.
(Fall 2025 – Offered Online)
GKROMST 2MT3 - Ancient Roots of Medical Terminology Learn more
This course presents Greek and Latin roots out of which is built the vocabulary of contemporary medicine and reveals the predictable patterns by which these roots combine. Students will learn to define new compounds and phrases by analysis of their parts.
(Fall 2025 – Offered In-Person and Online)
Greek & Roman Studies
The Greek & Roman Studies program at McMaster allows students to gain a deeper, more thorough understanding of ancient Greek and Roman culture and history.

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Concurrent Certificate in the Language of Medicine and Health Learn More
This certificate offers students the chance to develop an understanding of medical terminology with Greek and Latin language courses.
Interdisciplinary Minor in Archaeology (Administered by Department of Anthropology) Learn More
Greek & Roman Studies students are able to obtain an interdisciplinary minor in archaeology.
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