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Graduate Certificate in Philosophy of Biology at Duke University

Duke University, United States

Programme overview

The Center for the Philosophy of Biology offers an interdisciplinary graduate certificate drawing on biology and philosophy faculty at Duke, UNC Chapel Hill and NC State. It is for students with substantial backgrounds in one of the two disciplines.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Duke Center for the Philosophy of Biology  |  Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

Requires at least two philosophy of biology seminars in Philosophy, at least two evolutionary and/or developmental biology courses in Biology, a directed reading leading to a capstone research paper, and regular participation in the philosophy of biology seminar over two years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisites: at least one 100-level class in philosophy of science or philosophy of biology, and at least two 100-level biology courses. Students generally apply in their first or second year of doctoral study.

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Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/

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