The two-year (120 EC) master’s programme History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) encompasses the history and philosophy of the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine, and mathematics. The historical approach focuses on the development of scientific thought and practice in times past, including the relations between science and cultural, social or institutional features at particular times and places. By suitably choosing their courses, students can put together a programme that emphasizes either the history or the philosophy of any specific branch of science as well as interdisciplinary aspects.

  • News

    • In memoriam: Tanne Bloks

      It is with great sadness that we share here the news of the passing of our alumna Tanne Bloks, who graduated cum laude from two research Masters at our university: History and Philosophy of Science ) and Nederlandse literatuur and cultuur. Before starting her Master’s, she graduated cum laude from the BA Nederlandse taal en cultuur.

    • Ten science students receive prizes from KHMW

      On 27 November, The Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW) presented 67 incentive awards to first-year students and 20 graduation awards to Master's students. There were three Science faculty winners among the Master's thesis awards and seven among the incentive awards this year.
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  • Events

    • 14 Oct

      Information session Study Abroad GSLS

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      Along with the Study Abroad Weeks organised by the university, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Biosciences organise an info session on Studying Abroad.
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