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PhD Physics Education at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

A PhD combining coursework from the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and of Education with discipline-based education research through the Institute for Research on Learning and Instruction. Prepares students mainly for higher-education faculty roles, as well as education-related industry or museums. Full-time, on campus.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Intake: Fall (December 1 final)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Coursework, original research and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Personal statement - Tell us about what motivates you to study STEM Education at Tufts. In this we are hoping for a reflection about your experiences and personal objectives, 1500-2500 words.; Writing Sample - Where the personal statement is about you, this should be a sample of your scholarly writing about a topic in STEM Education, citing references from relevant literature. Feel free to send a paper you've already written, for a course or for publication, or write something new focused on problems you are interested to study.; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall

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