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Bachelor of History and Philosophy of Science
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in History and Philosophy of Science offered on campus by the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in History and Philosophy of Science. Strengthen critical interpretation
- creative or scholarly expression
- and presentation of subject knowledge through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Research Assistant
- Cultural Program Coordinator
- Further Academic Study. Academic and research roles may require additional experience. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Study centres on research and teaching on the historical and conceptual foundations of science. The programme is delivered on campus through the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. The subject listing does not give the full course list
- credit total or sequence
- which are held on the programme's department page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent plus national exam results)
- personal statement or Common App essay
- English proficiency test
- SAT or ACT optional. Business
- engineering and nursing have specific mathematics and science prerequisites.
Accepted academic background
Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent, plus national exam results), personal statement or Common App essay, SAT or ACT optional (test-friendly), English proficiency test, proof of funds for the I-20 after admission; business, engineering and nursing have specific maths and science prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 125
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $46,480 - $58,224 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Undergraduate institutional academic merit scholarships are awarded competitively and consideration is linked to admissions application timing. The 2025–2026 undergraduate catalogue states a December 1 merit consideration date; confirm the relevant 2027–2028 cycle and international applicant eligibility before relying on a deadline. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $46,480 - $58,224 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 125, IELTS 7.

