PhD History of Science, Technology and Medicine: The University of Manchester

Course description

PhD research allows students to develop expert status through detailed study of a clearly-defined episode in the history of science, technology and medicine or science communication studies, whilst gaining broad professional skills in research, analysis and presentation. PhD students play an important role in the intellectual and social life of the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, and contribute extensively to seminars, reading groups and conferences.

Career opportunities

Students with a PhD in this area commonly go on to further academic research or to careers in museums, science journalism or science policy work.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

Candidates should normally hold a First or Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, plus a recognised Masters qualification in a relevant subject such as history, HSTM, science studies/STS, philosophy of science, museology or science communication. In certain circumstances, lower or less directly relevant qualifications supplemented by relevant work experience may be acceptable.

English language:

Students whose first language is not English are required to take either the IELTS or TOEFL test. On the IELTS test applicants are normally expected to score a minimum of 7.0 overall; on the TOEFL test a minimum score of 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based) is expected.