MA History & Philosophy of Science at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The MA in History and Philosophy of Science is awarded within an interdisciplinary programme on the historical and conceptual foundations of science. Only the PhD accepts applications from students not already enrolled at Pitt; terminal MAs are sought by students in other Pitt graduate programmes.

Faculty: Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of History and Philosophy of Science | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Nine hours in the core sequence (history of science and philosophy of science), fifteen hours across history and philosophy of science areas (at least six in each), passes in core seminar exams, reading knowledge of French, German, Latin or Greek, and research papers in history and philosophy of science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department admission (PhD route): suitable undergraduate degree and some knowledge of the natural or social sciences; online application with transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of career objectives and anonymous writing sample; deadline December 4, 2026. International: TOEFL 90 (22 per section), IELTS 7.0 (6.5 per section) or Duolingo 110.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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