Overview

The program at Yale University explores questions such as whether science is universal, or whether each culture has its own approach to trustworthy knowledge; the relationship between medical expertise, social structure, and everyday life; the nature of technology and its relationship to political, economic, and military power; reasons why even the best public health campaigns have unintended consequences.

Learning outcomes

Course topics include the Scientific Revolution, medicine and media in modern America, health activism and public health, global health and epidemics, biotechnology, predictions of planetary catastrophe, and the historical development of the physical, environmental, biological, and human sciences.

A major in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health offers excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Premedical students and others interested in health-related fields can combine preprofessional training with a broad humanistic education. The major also provides a solid foundation for any career at the intersection of the sciences, technology, and public life, including law, business, journalism, museum work, public policy, and government.

The major in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health requires twelve term courses, including the two-term senior requirement. Students select a pathway of seven courses that guides them through an area of specialization. The seven pathway courses must include two courses in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health; one seminar numbered 100 or above in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health or in History; one science course; and three electives chosen from relevant courses in any department.

Beyond the seven pathway courses, students must complete three additional electives in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. One of the electives must be a seminar, and one must be chosen from a pathway other than the one selected for the major. All courses for the major are chosen in collaboration with the student's adviser.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Medicine in Modern America

American Energy History

Medicine and Health in Society

Sickness and Health in African American History

Healthcare for the Urban Poor

Historical Perspectives on Science and Religion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Public Health Medicine View 556 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

Standardized test results (ACT or SAT)

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

Mid-Year Report & Final Report

Tuition Fee

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International

67250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

67250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

67250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New Haven

1380 - 2110 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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