Science, Technology, and Society at Brown University

Programme overview

Science, Technology, and Society (STS, formerly Science and Society) is an interdisciplinary concentration that examines the processes of scientific discovery and the establishment of scientific policies and systems of belief from historical, philosophical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives. Concentrators analyze the practices, norms, and values that reflect and shape our deepest convictions about what is considered "science." Students select courses in the physical sciences, life sciences, or mathematics and choose a thematic track that may include the history and philosophy of s

Faculty: The College | Department: Science, Technology, and Society | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Requirements Consisting of 12 courses, the program of study outlined below will be developed by each student in consultation with the concentration advisor.

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Application information

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition rate for all concentrations, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes student activities, student resources, recreation and health services fees, health insurance, housing and meals. Source

First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

First-year: Early Decision deadline November 1 (decision by mid-December); Regular Decision deadline January 5 (decision by early April). Applications go through the Common Application; the application fee is $80 (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer: applications for spring 2027 entry close October 1, 2026; applications for fall 2027 entry close March 1, 2027, via the Transfer Common Application. Standardized tests are optional for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.brown.edu/

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