History of Science and Technology (BA)(BSc)
Examine the development of science and technology through history.
Why choose this program?
What is the meaning of life, and what is time? How did we come to believe that the earth moves and that we descend from apes? Is there a threat from our technology? And where does religion stand in all of this?
The History of Science and Technology (HOST) program examines these and other fundamental questions by exploring crucial issues in our encounter with nature, reason, and ourselves in the history of Western thought.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English 12
Four additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
Students registered in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at either King’s or Dalhousie have two options for pursuing a degree in the HOST program: a Combined Honours degree or a Minor.
The following History of Science and Technology program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours in History of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Combined Honours in History of Science and Technology
Minor in History of Science and Technology
What you will learn
This program encourages you to reconsider the relationships between nature, society, and technology. Take courses on cybernetics, bio-politics, science fiction, the ideals of environmentalism, human experiments, and the birth of modern medicine.
Sample courses may include:
Introduction to the History of Science I: from the Ancients to the Birth of the Modern
Technology and Engineering: from the Stone Age to the Industrial Age
Technology and Engineering: from the Industrial Age to the Cybernetic Age
Beginnings of Wisdom: Science in the Pre-modern World
Medieval Natural Philosophy: From the Roman Empire to the Age of Dante
Origins of Modern Medicine
The Scientific Revolution
Human Experiments
In Search of the Philosopher's Stone: The History of European Alchemy
Science and Nature in the Modern Period
Contemporary Technologies: Living with Machines
Topics in Ancient Natural Philosophy
HOST is an interdisciplinary program that cuts across the sciences and the humanities. Explore diverse topics and learn how modern science is influencing and transforming our political, social, religious, cultural, and economic institutions.
Careers
You’ll gain perspectives on the changing ways in which we have conceptualized and interacted with the natural world and have understood the human body. The writing and critical thinking skills gained will help prepare you for future job opportunities.
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in Arts, or a degree in Law.
