MA, Science and Technology Studies
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
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MA Science and Technology Studies
Engaging with the human dimensions of science and technology, the Science and Technology Studies program from University of British Columbia uses methods from a variety of perspectives associated with the humanities and social sciences. Faculty in our MA program come from English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Sociology, the School of Journalism, and the Faculty of Education
RANKING
#38
University
QS, 2024
#39
University
US News & World Report
#41
University
THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)
#27
University
Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
#28
University
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
ADMISSION CRITERIA
| TEST | MIN. SCORE | YOUR SCORE | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMAT | 550 | N/A | No |
| IELTS | 6.5 | N/A | No |
| GPA | 3.2 | N/A | No |
| TOEFL | 90 | N/A | No |
Expenses & roi
Average cost before financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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About University
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with campuses near Vancouver and in Kelowna. Established in 1908, it is the oldest university in British Columbia. With an annual research budget of $759 million, UBC funds over 8,000 projects a year. The Vancouver campus is situated adjacent to the University Endowment Lands, located about 10 km (6 mi) west of downtown Vancouver. UBC is home to TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, which houses the world's largest cyclotron. In addition to the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and Stuart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, UBC and the Max Planck Society collectively established the first Max Planck Institute in North America, specializing in quantum materials. One of the largest research libraries in Canada, the UBC Library system has over 10 million volumes among its 21 branches.
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