Admission to the Master of Arts (MA) program is highly selective and competitive. Acceptance is based on a combination of grades, references, academic and professional accomplishments, areas of interest, and a sample of written work. The IHPST website contains detailed instructions for completing admission applications. Applications must be accompanied by transcripts, a statement of interest, letters of reference, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample.

Applicants who wish to take one or more of the courses offered by IHPST as non-degree students should apply for admission as Special Students. The application procedures are the same as for those of the MA program, but the deadline for applications is May 1.

A student's curriculum is arranged in consultation with the student's faculty advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies. Students make course choices consistent with a commitment to either:

• One of the three history fields (History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences; History of Medicine and Life Sciences; History of Technology), or

• The philosophy field (Philosophy of Science).

The MA program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.