MST Science Teaching at Rice University

Programme overview

The MST is a non-thesis master's degree in Science Teaching. Students choose one of nine areas of specialisation: Astronomy, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Informal Science, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Mathematics, Middle School Science or Physics.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Science Teaching | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

At least 15 credit hours of content courses such as ASTR 502 Teaching Earth and Space Science, ASTR 503 Astronomy for Teachers and NSCI 586 Contemporary Topics in K-12 Science and Mathematics, at least 3 credit hours of education courses such as EDUC 520 Teaching Diverse Learners and EDUC 521 Curriculum Development, 3-12 credit hours of research or practicum, and a final project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Rice graduate programmes (university level): applicants should generally have at least a 3.0 (B) undergraduate GPA or equivalent; the GRE is generally not required, though individual programmes may recommend, strongly recommend or require it; a statement of purpose and reference letters may be required depending on the programme. International applicants need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 7 or Duolingo English Test 115 unless they hold a degree from an accredited US institution or an English-medium institution. Admission is decided at programme level.

Requirements published at program group level.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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