Overview

The Medicine, Science, and the Humanities major from Johns Hopkins University is ideal for students who plan to pursue careers in the health professions as well as those interested in issues of importance to science and medicine, and students who plan to pursue graduate work in a range of humanities, social science, or professional disciplines.

Medicine, Science and the Humanities Major Goals and Objectives

Goal

Medicine, science, and humanities majors will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the cultural and historical roots of scientific inquiry and medicine, with the ability to apply these precepts to contemporary life.

Objectives

MSH majors will:

Gain an introductory awareness of theory, interpretation, and methods in a specific humanistic topic related to science and medicine
Acquire and develop skills of interpretation and analysis in a specific humanities discipline by focusing on primary and secondary sources such as literature, imagery, film, artifacts, and commentary
Acquire fundamental skills of writing and oral presentation, emphasizing clear and logical exposition to enhance student readiness for subsequent graduate school, professional school, or the workforce
Acquire knowledge and experience in the natural sciences
Understand the advantages of multiculturalism through intermediate mastery of a language beyond English.

Affiliated Humanities Departments

Anthropology
Classics
English
German and Romance Languages and Literatures
History
History of Art
History of Science and Technology
Humanities Center
Near Eastern Studies
Philosophy
The Writing Seminars

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Death and Dying in Art, Literature, and Philosophy: Medical Humanities

The Cosmic Imagination: How Literature Changes Our Understanding of the Universe

Men, Women, and Melancholy: Premodern Physiologies of Madness

Science, Medicine, Media

Freshman Seminar
Exploring Medical Careers

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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Classics View 512 other Bachelors in Medicine 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and Supplement (we accept the Coalition Application, the Common Application, and the Universal College Application, all with a supplement or additional questions required)

Secondary School Report (School counselor recommendation, transcript, and high school profile)

Two Teacher Evaluations (Evaluations from two teachers who can provide insight into you and your work)

SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (The SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT is required for all first-year applicants)

Mid-year Report (Regular Decision applicants and admitted Early Decision students must submit a Mid-year Report and updated transcript by mid-February)

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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