PhD in History and Sociology of Science in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The Department of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania boasts over four decades of academic excellence. Our faculty employs humanities and social science methodologies to explore science, technology, medicine, and environmental studies. Their diverse research investigates how scientific, engineering, medical, and clinical practices intersect with material conditions, social structures, political systems, and cultural frameworks. The renowned Monday Workshop series showcases cutting-edge scholarship in our field. Both graduate and undergraduate programs emphasize interdisciplinary learning, close faculty-student collaboration, and personalized mentorship. Our thriving graduate program benefits from current students and accomplished alumni who hold prominent positions in academia and professional fields, with recent graduates achieving strong employment outcomes. We offer two interdisciplinary undergraduate majors: Science, Technology and Society (STSC) and Health and Societies (HSOC). Students additionally benefit from collaborating with affiliated faculty across the university. Our extensive alumni network provides valuable support for undergraduates pursuing diverse career paths.