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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

History of Science Technology and Medicine

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the PhD History of Science Technology and Medicine at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) is one of the largest groups in Britain dedicated not only to studying the history of science, technology and medicine but also science communication and medical humanities. The Centre is a focus for HSTM in the University, and helps draw together the work of staff in other discipline areas who work on similar and related themes. We have wide expertise and are home to a critical mass of researchers able to supervise many different types of project. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in History of Science
Technology and Medicine
Historiography and Critical Theory
Advanced Archival Research and Primary Sources
Science Communication and Public Understanding
Medical Humanities and Historical Analysis
Specialised Seminar in Historical Research
Thesis Research and Supervision
Professional Development in Academic Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,500

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£67,500

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
8%Studying
13%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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