MSc History of Science at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The master’s programme teaches knowledge about science in the past and present. It addresses students from the STEM fields as well as from the humanities and social sciences. You will acquire extensive knowledge of the history of various scientific fields from the early modern period to the present day.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Excellent supervision. The Chair of History and Philosophy of Natural Sciences is based in the 19 th century old “Ernst-Haeckel-Haus”. Small student numbers allow for individual supervision of students and an intensive exchange between students and teaching staff. Interdisciplinary and international orientation.

Career pathways

The Master’s degree qualifies for an academic career as well as for jobs that require interdisciplinary skills and reflection on knowledge and science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree or an equivalent degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science or Technology (MINT) or Humanities and Social Sciences with above-average final grade (CGPA). language requirements. good proficiency in English. international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6675/m-sc-history-of-science#studies_text_application

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