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Darwinfest

Darwinfest

Arizona State University celebrates Darwin’s 200th birthday and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species with Darwinfest - a creative scientific enterprise.

Degrees Offered: Graduate History in Philosophy & Science

Application Process – History in Philosophy & Science

The History in Philosophy & Science Masters of Art (MA)/Ph.D. Program admits one cohort annually for programs of study that begin in the fall semester. The target date for applications is December 15 for students wishing to begin a program of study the following August. There is no guarantee that applications received after December 15 will be reviewed. The History in Philosophy & Science Masters of Art (MA)/Ph.D. Program usually notifies applicants of admissions status no later than the following April 15th. Top candidates are usually interviewed prior to admission to the program. Please check out our Tips on Applying for Graduate Study in the School of Life Sciences for additional information.

  1. Initiate an online ASU Graduate Admissions Application through the Graduate College’s web site.
  2. Complete the “General Information Section.” You will be asked to enter information on universities that you’ve attended, GPAs, and GRE scores.
  3. Complete the Degree Section.

    1. Select “Sciences (Life, Natural, Physical & Chemical)” as your degree program category.
    2. Select “Tempe” as your degree program campus.
    3. Select appropriate History in Philosophy & Science (Masters of Art (MA)/Ph.D.) as your degree program
    4. Identify the specific History in Philosophy & Science Program faculty member(s) you are interested in working with. This will ensure that these faculty members see your application and can participate in admissions and funding decisions.
    5. Arrange for three academic Letters of Recommendation.

      1. Download and print three copies of the School of Life Sciences Recommendation Form.
      2. Complete and sign the top portion of each form.
      3. Give one form to each of the three persons who will be writing your letters of recommendation.
      4. Ask the letter writers to mail paper copies of both the form and their letters of recommendation to:

        Graduate Programs
        School of Life Sciences – Biology Degree Program
        Arizona State University
        PO Box 874601
        Tempe, AZ 85287–4601
    6. Prepare and upload a Statement of Research Interests and Goals.
    7. Prepare and upload a current Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
    8. Prepare and upload the School of Life Sciences Academic Record Form. (Word format)
  4. Submit the online ASU Graduate Admissions Application.
  5. Pay the Application Fee.
  6. Have universities mail official, paper transcripts to ASU.

    1. Send one transcript from each college or university you have attended to:

      APPLICATION
      Graduate College
      Arizona State University
      Administration B–Wing Room 170
      PO Box 871003
      Tempe, AZ 85287–1003
    2. More information on international academic credentials.
  7. Have ETS (Educational Testing Service) provide ASU with official GRE scores. The ETS Institutional Code for ASU is 4007. Enter the Department Code as 0000.

International Students: Students applying from outside of the U.S. will need to submit additional documents. Students from countries whose native language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency with acceptable scores on the TOEFL or IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores must be current, with the test date within two years of the first day of classes of the semester you enroll at ASU. Students who wish to attend ASU while holding a student visa (F–1 or J–1) will need to submit a Financial Guarantee Form to:

APPLICATION
Graduate College
Arizona State University
Administration B–Wing Room 170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287–1003

Additional information for international students applying for the Biology Master’s/Ph.D. Program.