Philosophy of Medical Sciences
| Specialisation of: | Philosophy (of a Specific Discipline) |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in Philosophy |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration: | 2 years (full-time); 4 years (part-time) |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English and Dutch |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60823 |
The Philosophy of Medical Sciences specialisation focuses on a broad range of questions: both social and ethical questions within the medical profession and issues that are related to the philosophy of science. More information will be available shortly.
Career
The MA programme in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline prepares students for a profession in the field of the specific discipline for which philosophical knowledge, insight and skills have added value, or for other professions in which philosophical knowledge, insight and skills have added value.
Successful completion of an MA in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline can lead to PhD research and to an academic career. Furthermore, the MA programme aims to prepare students for any non-academic career for which general academic skills such as abstraction skills, heuristic capability and creativity are required.
