Dr. Simon Lohse

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon Lohse is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in the philosophy of ethics in the context of life sciences and social studies. He is involved in science-based policy advice and serves as a research associate at the Centre for Philosophy, Epidemiology, Medicine, and Public Health at the University of Johannesburg and Durham University. His research primarily focuses on ethical epistemic pluralism and science-informed policy questions at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and the social studies of biomedicine, particularly in areas like precision medicine and animal experimentation. Lohse regularly teaches courses on subjects related to the philosophy of social studies of science, ethics in (bio-)technology, and the philosophy of science and policy. He is also a member of the ethics board for the IMIMPACT project, which investigates predictive therapeutics for brain health. Lohse's interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the importance of balancing scientific inquiry with ethical considerations in biomedical research and public health policy.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).