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University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom

PhD in History and Philosophy of Science

Doctoral · Social

PhD in History and Philosophy of Science

University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom

About this programme

The Department of History and Philosophy of Science currently has around 70 PhD students, 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. Before a student can be admitted, a member of the Department's teaching staff, approved by the Degree Committee, needs to agree to supervise the P

Level
Doctoral
Field
Social
Duration
3 years
Tuition
£32,886 / year
English
IELTS 7.5 · TOEFL iBT 110
Study mode
Full-time

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

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