Program Overview
The Science Education at University of Virginia is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Science Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Science Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Adolescent Learning & Development
- Exceptional Learner
- Instruction and Assessment
- Teaching Science in Secondary Schools I
- Content Area Reading
- Curriculum and Management
- Teaching Science in the Secondary School II
- Field Experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
B/MT Science
Off-Grounds Transfer Students: Apply for admission to UVA through the University\'s Office of Undergraduate Admission, complete the Permission to Enroll application for transfer students, and meet criteria 2,3, 5, 6 listed below.
On-Grounds Students:
To be granted permission to enter the five-year program, you must:
1. be enrolled as a second-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS);
2. have completed EDIS 2010 and 2880 (or VCCS equivalent coursework);
3. demonstrate academic success (cumulative GPA of 2.7, 3.0 GPA in College major);
4. submit the Permission to Enroll application to the Office of Teacher Education (326 Bavaro Hall) by February 1;
5. provide test scores that meet criteria set by the Virginia Dept. of Education in ONE of the following:
- SATs taken prior to 4/1/95\xc2\x97score of 1000, with at least 450 verbal and 510 math; if taken after 4/1/95\xc2\x97score of 1100, with at least 530 verbal, 530 math, OR
- ACTs: taken prior to 4/1/95 \xc2\x96 composite score of 21, with at least 21 in math and an ACT English Plus Reading score no less than 37; if taken after 4/1/95 \xc2\x96 composite score of 24, with at least 22 in math, and an English Plus Reading score of 46, OR
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS TESTS (effective 1/1/14): 150 math, 156 reading, 162 writing; if Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test was taken prior to 12/31/13 178 math, 178 reading, 175 writing or 532 composite score, OR
- VCLA: Reading and Writing as an optional assessment for the PRAXIS CORE reading and writing tests (VCLA cut scores: writing subtest of 235, reading subtest of 235, composite score of 470) in combination with qualifying math scores from SATs, ACTs, or PRAXIS CORE. .
6. Show good progress toward meeting GENERAL REQUIREMENTS through coursework or AP or IB credits in:
- Natural Sciences and Math (12 hrs.) *teacher licensure requires at least 3 hrs. in each
- English Composition (6 hrs. ) same as the College of Arts & Sciences (must include second writing requirement)
- Humanities (6 hrs.) same as the College of Arts & Sciences
- Historical Studies (3 hrs. ) *teacher licensure requires American History (HIUS 2001 or 2002)
- Social Sciences (6 hrs.) Psych/Sociology/Anthropology/Linguistics/Econ
- Foreign Language (0-14 hrs.) same as the College of Arts & Sciences
7. At least two science courses, taken through the college of Arts and Sciences, in the specific area of endorsement you wish to seek (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
University of Virginia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 32