Overview

The PhD programme in History of Science aims to ensure that the PhD student has a broad and interdisciplinary overview of history of science. The general objectives are to prepare researchers and specialist lecturers in the history of science and to promote, encourage and stimulate lines of research related to history of science.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona provides the following principal career options:

Academic career in history of science, technology and medicine
Science didactics
Museology, archive management and publishing
Conservation and management of the scientific and cultural heritage
Science communication
Science journalism
Management of scientific information
Science popularisation
Scientific terminology

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Arab-Islamic Science
Astronomy and Natural Philosophy from the Middle Ages to the Scientific Revolution
Biomedical Sciences and Social Movements in the Contemporary World: Gender, Social Classes and Professional Identities
History of the Human Sciences
Medical and Scientific Culture in Urban Spaces: Practices, Objects and Exchanges
Physical-Mathematical Sciences from the 16th to the 20th Century
Public Image, Material Culture and Popularisation of Science, Medicine and Technology (16th-20th Century)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 31 July, 15 October, 28 November

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

History Natural Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
Motivation letter
Research project or plan
DNI / Passport
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
Language level accreditation
Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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