Overview

As an interdisciplinary subject that is based in the humanities, our goals are to gain awareness of the historical roots of our culture and other cultures, with particular reference to the development of science, medicine, and technology.

The courses reinforce and illustrate for both science majors and non-majors that science is not merely the manipulation of laws and rules, but a human activity.

The university hopes to instill in students an appreciation of the value of humanistic study as offering a perspective on modern problems relating to science, medicine and technology, which can contribute to modern-day problem-solving.

Key Features

The History of Science, Medicine, and Technology program at Johns Hopkins University is well suited to double majors in the sciences and to pre-medical students. Courses offered by scholars from the Smithsonian Institution are a regular feature of the program. Students take courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, plus history of science, history of medicine, and history of technology. An optional senior thesis allows students to get practical experience and explore topics of interest in depth.

The program prepares students for the growing number of careers—teaching, journalism, medicine, law, public policy, business—in which an understanding of the impact of science is important.

Learning Goals

Undergraduate majors in the BA program in the history of science, medicine, and technology will:

Gain awareness of how science, technology, and medicine have developed in diverse cultural contexts, from ancient times to the present
Acquire fundamental skills of historical interpretation, including honing critical thinking skills through analysis of a variety of primary and secondary sources, including texts, images, film, and artifacts
Acquire fundamental skills of writing and oral presentation, emphasizing clear and logical exposition, which enhances student readiness for the workforce and professional careers
Learn to interact on an intellectual level with peers, with respect for different opinions and engagement with the ideas of others
Acquire the ability to do historical research and to make an original contribution to knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

FYS: The Hospital

History of Medicine

Histories of Public Health in Asia

The Politics of Mobility: Cars and Public Transit in America

Scientific Revolution

Robots: The Measure of the Human

War and the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

A completed application through Common Application or Coalition on Scoir will include your:

high school transcript,

activities list inclusive of family or work responsibilities,

list of academic achievements and honors,

personal essay (known as the personal statement),

parent or guardian information,

the Hopkins supplement, and optional standardized test scores.

Johns Hopkins University requires standardized testing. As part of our holistic review process, submitted scores will be taken into consideration within the context of your broader application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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