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    History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA

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    Madison, USMAIn-person2 years
    $51,464.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits

    History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $51,464.

    About the program

    Covers historical aspects of science, medicine, and technology from internal development to broader institutional, philosophical, religious, and literary contexts, spanning Europe, the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean from the Middle Ages to the recent past across physical, biological, social sciences, medicine, and technology.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 for tests taken before January 21, 2026; Minimum TOEFL requirement: 5.0 for tests taken on and after January 21, 2026 (Graduate School minimum; program refers to this policy)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0; Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement: 7.0 (Graduate School minimum; program refers to this policy)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,960.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $51,464 across 30 required credits.
    Is History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered in-person.
    How long does History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 GPA on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours
    What work-permit options follow History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Post-completion work rights for History of Science, Medicine and Technology, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison: 12 months OPT (US)