Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
IELTS: 7.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- New Haven, United States
Disciplines
- History
Overview
History of Science and Medicine students at Yale University are awarded degrees in History with a concentration in the History of Science and Medicine, and they are fully fledged members of the History Department.
Most students in the HSHM program are pursuing a PhD, which may be combined with concurrent enrollment in an MD or JD program (at Yale or elsewhere). A one-year MA degree is also available.
Features
- The HSHM program allows students to explore topics spanning the full range of the history of science, medicine, and technology, and science and technology studies.
- Instruction is offered in small seminars, and students receive advice and guidance from faculty advisers throughout their entire period of enrollment.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Topics in the Environmental Humanities
- Problems in the History of Science
- Problems in the History of Medicine and Public Health
- Problems in Science Studies
- Geography and History
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS: 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs.
- A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time.
- Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.
- $105 application fee or fee waiver.
- Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.
- Resume/CV.
- There are no set English test minimums for admission, but incoming doctoral students who received a score of 25 or below on the TOEFL Speaking section are required to participate in a Summer English Language program at Yale in August prior to matriculation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents — Free
- Out-of-State — Free
- Domestic — In-State — Free
Additional Details
- All PhD students at Yale receive a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition, typically for a minimum of five years.
Living costs
New Haven, United States — 1,947-2,977 AUD / month
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