Overview

History of Science from Harvard University represents a broad range of periods and scientific disciplines, including astronomy, navigation, horology, surveying, geology, calculating, physics, biology, medicine, psychology, electricity, and communication. Many departmental courses have a component that uses the collections and students may participate in the curating of special exhibitions; several of our recent PhD graduates have gone on to careers in museum work.

Students at History of Science from Harvard University will:

employ historical, textual, ethnographic, and social scientific methods to explore the genesis and evolution of the sciences

analyze the growth of science as part of the intellectual and social experience of humankind

ask larger questions about how the various sciences work in practice and the basis of their authority, how ethical and political decisions are made about their regulation and applications, how they relate to larger intellectual, cultural, social, and political trends and changes, and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of science

Philosophy,

Government,

Literature,

Sociology,

Anthropology,

Law,

Public policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Modern History View 62 other Masters in Modern History in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRE General: Optional

Writing Sample

Letters of Recommendation

Transcipts

English Proficiency

Standardized Tests

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57328 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57328 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

57328 USD / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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Students at History of Science from Harvard University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cambridge

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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