Overview

How does society affect the development of science, technology, and health systems? How do science and medicine interact with religion and philosophy in shaping our worldview? How do science, medicine, economics, and social values interact in contemporary decision making?

Key Features

The Science, Technology, Health and Society (STHS) Program at University of Puget Sound offers an interdisciplinary major and minor that focuses on the history, philosophy, and sociology of science, technology, and health. STHS courses encourage students to consider how science, technology, and health are linked to all aspects of human experience, including economics, politics, and religion. Faculty from more than a dozen different disciplines within and outside of the sciences participate in Science, Technology, Health, and Society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer And Society

Science And War In The Modern World

Murder And Mayhem Under The Microscope

Science And Religion In The United States: From Evolution To Climate Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Natural Sciences Health Sciences View 1533 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, including required essay
$65 (USD) Application Fee
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)
School Report | Complete your portion of this form and give to your school counselor or administrator
Official Transcript | Your high school counselor can submit your transcript with the School Report section
One Counselor Evaluation and One Teacher Recommendation
Interviews (strongly recommended)
International Student Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

65270 USD / year

≈ 65270 USD / year
Out-of-State

65270 USD / year

≈ 65270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65270 USD / year

≈ 65270 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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