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History of Sciences and Scientific Education

Objectives

The PhD in History of Sciences and Science Education is based on an interdisciplinary programme which includes the history of science, science education, science communication and dissemination, and the philosophy and sociology of science. It leads to the training of researchers in new areas related to the historical evolution and the social and cultural function of Science and Technology, the articulation with science education, the management of scientific information and the preservation of the cultural heritage of science.

The PhD in History of Sciences and Science Education is the result of an association between the UC and the UA (University of Aveiro).


Programme Structure

Course Unit Title Year Regime Type ECTS Credits
Science, Education and Culture 1 1st semester Compulsory 8.0
Scientific Practices and Discourses 1 1st semester Compulsory 8.0
Themes of History os Science and Technology 1 1st semester Compulsory 8.0
Optional Course Unit 1 1st semester Compulsory 6.0
Research project 1 2nd semester Compulsory 30.0
Thesis 2 Multiannual Compulsory 120.0

Study Regime

Presential / Daytime / Blended learning

*The Programme accepts part-time enrolments.

Course Coordination

PhD João Rui Pita (University of Coimbra)

PhD Ana Santos Carvalho (University of Coimbra)

PhD Isabel Malaquias (University of Aveiro)

Information

In the academic year 2024/2025 this course will be held at the University of Aveiro

In the academic year 2025/2026 this course will be held at the University of Coimbra

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