History of Science and Technology | Johns Hopkins University

Understand the Impact of Science

The Department of the History of Science and Technology concentrates on science and technology since the Renaissance. It offers programs in collaboration with the Department of the History of Medicine at the School of Medicine.

Degrees Offered BA, PhD
Major History of Science, Medicine, and Technology
Minor History of Science, Medicine, and Technology

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Undergraduate Program

Undergraduates study the impact of science and medicine from a broad historical and social perspective.

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Graduate Program

The graduate program is an internationally recognized center for teaching and research.

Faculty

Study with faculty whose research areas include history of architecture, science and exploration, environmentalism, and science and religion.