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PhD Science Education at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Full-time, in-person 72-credit PhD in Education with a science education concentration, preparing scholar-researchers for higher education and research organisation positions.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: Fall; deadline Dec 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Coursework, a research apprenticeship and practical experiences preparing graduates to produce original research, educate teachers in science and lead in science education.

Career pathways

Research scholars, policy analysts and faculty in higher education programmes.

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Entry requirements

Best suited to applicants with a relevant master's degree (mathematics, a science, mathematics education or science education) including at least 12 graduate credits in mathematics or science and at least three years of mathematics or science teaching experience. Deadline December 1. School of Education and Human Development graduate applications: online application with 2-3 recommenders, programme-specific supplemental materials (often a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample), and a $65 non-refundable application fee.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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