Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Social Science - Medicine, Science, and Technology Studies in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
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Irvine United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The University of California, Irvine provides a Master of Arts in Social Sciences specializing in Medicine, Science, and Technology Studies (MSTS). This graduate program, based in the Anthropology Department, equips students to address the profound and evolving influence of medical and technological advancements on global economies and societies. The curriculum develops competencies applicable to diverse career paths, spanning academic research, healthcare or public health fields, nonprofit organizations, and tech-related sectors.
The one-year MSTS M.A. requires students to complete three courses each quarter, totaling nine courses (36 units). The inaugural class, starting in Fall 2014, will join existing Ph.D. and potentially undergraduate students in shared coursework.
This program represents the Anthropology Department's sole terminal master's degree. While it builds foundational skills for further academic pursuits, earning the MSTS M.A. does not ensure automatic acceptance into UCI's doctoral program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
- Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- On the TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
- For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550
IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
- Applicants who qualify for admission by the above criteria, and also achieve a score of 8 or higher on the Speaking module may be eligible to serve as a Teaching Assistant.
Tuition
USD
26,802