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 | Mandatory | 8.0 |
| Scientific Practices and Discourses | 1 | 1st semester | Mandatory | 8.0 |
| Themes of History os Science and Technology | 1 | 1st semester | Mandatory | 8.0 |
| Optional Course Unit | 1 | 1st semester | Mandatory | 6.0 |
| Research project | 1 | 2nd semester | Mandatory | 30.0 |
| Thesis | 2 | Multiannual | Mandatory | 120.0 |
Study Regime
Presential / Daytime / Blended learning
*The Programme accepts part-time enrolments.
Coordination of the Course
PhD João Rui Pita (University of Coimbra)
PhD Ana Santos Carvalho (University of Coimbra)
PhD Isabel Malaquias (University of Aveiro)
Venue
The venues for this course should be consulted in the Timetable available on InforEstudante.
Information
In the academic year 2025/2026 this course this course takes place at the University of Coimbra
In the academic year 2026/2027 this course will be held at the University of Aveiro
Further information
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