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PhD in History and Philosophy of Science

3 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Cambridge

Program Overview

The Department of History and Philosophy of Science has around 45 PhD students at any one time, their thesis topics covering the full range of history and philosophy of the sciences and medicine. PhD students are part of an exceptionally lively interdisciplinary community, with unparalleled opportunities to learn from and exchange ideas with staff, postdoctoral researchers and visitors here and across the University, and to use the outstanding facilities. Students are encouraged to attend the research seminars, workshops and reading groups that make the Department a hive of intellectual activity. The Department also offers graduate training workshops, which focus on key research, presentation, publication and employment skills.

Program Key Stats

£36338 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A first-class or high 2.i degree, IELTS of 7.5 TOEFL ibT of 110, CAE Grade A or B with at least 193 in each individual element, CPE Grade A, B, or C with at least 200 in each individual element, Two academic references, Transcripts, Sample of work, Research proposal

Career Options

  • Assistant Professor
  • Research Associate
  • Instructor - Philosophy
  • Faculty- History
  • Lecturer in Philosophy
  • History Instructor
  • Data Science Instructor & Course Developer

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