About the course

Physics Education Research focuses on improving the teaching of physics by understanding the cognitive mechanisms which either aid or hinder student learning, and developing pedagogical techniques to improve learning. Chandralekha Singh has led numerous studies documenting student difficulties in both introductory and advanced physics classes, and cognitive strategies for improving problem solving ability. The Singh research group has built and evaluated research-based tutorials for use in both introductory and advanced physics courses. The group also investigates innovations that can benefit the Department's and the University's teaching mission. Some examples are the establishment of the Physics Exploration Center, where students in introductory courses can experiment independently, the installation of student response systems (or clickers) in all four of the department's larger lecture halls, which enable the instructor to monitor student responses to questions posed during classes, and the construction of an introductory physics classroom designed to facilitate studio-style interactive teaching. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$169,296

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2025	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

Personal Statement: At the beginning of your statement, please rank-order your specialization interests. CV including a list of relevant physics textbooks you have used. Three letters of recommendation, Legible copies of transcripts for all college-level institutions attended with or without degree(s) conferred must be uploaded as well.

　　Minimum GPA for admission with full status is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

　　he minimum TOEFL score TOEFL score is 90 (with at least a score of 22 in all of the four sections of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each of its four sections). The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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