Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History and Philosophy of Science in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
This program provides a unique chance to explore the history and philosophy of science while working alongside biologists in ASU's School of Life Sciences. You'll gain from the university's cross-disciplinary environment and can incorporate science coursework into your studies. The history and philosophy of science is a multidisciplinary domain rooted in seminal works like Thomas Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions. It operates on the premise that examining science's evolution, coupled with rigorous analysis of its core ideas and frameworks, offers the deepest understanding.
The PhD program in history and philosophy of science merges foundational training with a focus on interdisciplinary science studies, covering areas such as:
computational approaches to history and philosophy of science
evolutionary theory's philosophical underpinnings
general scientific philosophy and theory of knowledge
ethical applications and science policy studies
biological developments in the 19th-20th centuries
Ideal candidates include those with bachelor's or master's degrees in philosophy, history, or scientific fields, as well as those seeking to expand their academic horizons. Science students lacking prior humanities coursework can complete these requirements during their initial program years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of recognized standing in a related field such as history, philosophy, or history and philosophy of science as well as a demonstrated background and interest in one or more sciences.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
academic record form
personal statement
curriculum vitae or resume
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of recognized standing in a related field such as history, philosophy, or history and philosophy of science as well as a demonstrated background and interest in one or more sciences.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
academic record form
personal statement
curriculum vitae or resume
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
37,044