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History of Science and Technology (BA)(BSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Explore how science, medicine, and technology have changed the way we live, work, and understand the world, and how people and society have shaped these changes in return. Science and technology shape the world around us. Explore how they change society, and how society shapes them in return.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September, January or May  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

From Babylonian omens to artificial intelligence to climate change, you'll explore how people have developed, shared, and challenged ideas about science and technology. You'll learn how to research questions, evaluate evidence, understand different perspectives and communicate your ideas clearly. HOST gives you opportunities to explore your interests across different subjects.

Career pathways

Science and technology are part of almost every career and field of study. History of Science and Technology (HOST) helps you understand how they shape our world while building skills in research, critical thinking, communication, and evaluating information.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Four additional academic subjects

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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