PhD

Mathematics and Science Education

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Doctorate
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    38,560USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Middle Tennessee State University says about their program:

The Mathematics and Science Education (MSE) Ph.D. program is an interdisciplinary program designed to train academic researchers and educational professionals to carry out, evaluate, and integrate research in mathematics or science education. The interdisciplinary nature of the program is manifested in two ways. First, similar to other STEM education Ph.D. programs, the MSE program requires students to develop content mastery of mathematics or science and demonstrate an understanding of educational theories, research methodologies, and best practices in mathematics or science education. Thus, graduates are scholars who work at the intersection of a mathematical or scientific domain and education. Second, and unique to the MTSU MSE program is the requirement that students can compare and contrast the nature of knowledge and how knowledge is created and taught or learned across mathematics and scientific disciplines, creating scholars who can work collaboratively with other mathematical and/or science education researchers. We offer preparation for students to serve in faculty positions or leadership roles in mathematics and science education at the undergraduate level or in K-12 settings, including work with in-service and pre-service teachers.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official high school or university transcripts
  • GPA of 2.75
  • ACT/SAT are optional

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • GRE, GMAT, or MAT depending on the program
  • GPA of 2.75 (Grade Point Average of 4.0 scale) is required for unconditional admission
  • Required minimum scores vary by academic departments
  • Submit a course-by-course evaluated transcript from a NACES evaluation service for all non-US college/university transcripts

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    score of 5.5 or above

  • TOEFL iBT

    score of 61 or above (Computer-based 173 or above or paper-based 500 or above. The MTSU institution code is 1466.)

  • Duolingo English Test

    with a score of 85 or above

  • iTEP

    score of 3.5 or above

  • For transfer students, completion of English 1010 and 1020 at a US university
  • The ELS completion certificate of level

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL IBT

    minimum score 71; TEST CODE for MTSU is 1466

  • IELTS

    overall score of 6

  • UMELI

    minimum score of 85

  • ELS Level 112 Certificate of Completion
  • Duolingo English Test

    minimum score of 95

Documents required

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of your passport photo page showing expiration date
  • Proof of current financial affidavit
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Required grades

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Scholarships at Middle Tennessee State University

  • International Merit Scholarship

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    Middle Tennessee State University awards International Merit Scholarships worth $6,000, $12,000, or $16,000 per academic year, applied toward out-of-state undergraduate tuition costs. The award is open specifically to international students on F-1 visas: any first-year or transfer applicant admitted to MTSU on an F-1 visa is automatically considered, with no separate application required. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until the roughly $2,000,000 annual fund is exhausted, and notification is included in the admission letter. Once awarded, the scholarship is renewable annually for full-time enrollment (excluding summer terms) provided the student maintains a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Because eligibility is explicitly tied to F-1 international student status rather than US citizenship or residency, this award is squarely aimed at international undergraduates.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$26,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$38,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Middle Tennessee State University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,228
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,006
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$147
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$53
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$38
Monthly grocery basket$166
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$25

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Middle Tennessee State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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