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History and Philosophy of Biology – (M.A.)
The University of Exeter
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Exeter
Location
Streatham Campus, Exeter
The history and philosophy of biology has emerged in recent years as one of the most dynamic and challenging sub-fields within history and philosophy of science. It covers a vast range of biological sciences, from molecular to ecosystem biology, and their applications in areas such as medicine and agriculture.
The University of Exeter hosts a large, rapidly growing, and innovative programme in the history and philosophy of biology. It has been given a top UK ranking by the Philosophical Gourmet Report and is highly rated internationally. The International Society for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Biology recently held its biennial conference at Exeter, and numerous international scholars in the field visit Exeter each year.
The MA programme examines the central philosophical issues arising from biological research and will give you a critical understanding of such issues and their implications for our individual life and for society as a whole. In doing so, it will prepare you for further research or employment related to the management and evaluation of science and its impact on society - an increasingly important aspect of science policy.
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Programme structure
Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.
For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MA History and Philosophy of Biology programme pages on the College of Social Sciences and International Studies site.
Total credits required: 180
Compulsory modules
* History and Philosophy of Biology, Part 1 (30)
* History and Philosophy of Biology, Part 2 (30)
* Dissertation (60)
Option modules
Plus two 30-credit option modules taken from the range available from the Department of Sociology and Philosophy. These include:
* Philosophy of Science
* Science, Technology and Society
* Genetics in Society
* Philosophy of the Social Sciences 1
For a full list of modules please see our Sociology and Philosophy postgraduate modules page.
Other options from other subjects (eg Medical History; Biosciences), can be discussed with the MA convenors.
Assessment
By coursework and a dissertation of up to 30,000 words.
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