Best Departments

Colleges & Universities University of Pittsburgh
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<p>I know Pitt has one of the best Philosophy departments in the *world<a href=“%5Burl=http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/overall.asp]#6[/url]”>/i</a>. Since I plan on majoring in philosophy, Pitt is at the top of my list. What are Pitt’s other departments that are noteworthy?</p>

<p>Also, does the university adequately focus on its undergrads, or is all attention given to research and grad work?</p>

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<p>In many rankings, Pitt’s philosophy program is second, only behind Yale.</p>

<p>Other top programs:</p>

<p>Business, Chemistry, Economics, Engineeing, English, History, History and Philosophy of Science, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Physiology</p>

<p>Pitt gives much attention to undergrad students. Most classes in Arts & Sciences are capped at a maximum of 50 students, many classes are capped at around 25-30. And large classes have recitations of small groups. Professors are known to be very accesible.</p>

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<p>Don’t forget the nursing program which is 6th in the country and keeps moving up every year.</p>

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<p>Sorry, stowmom. I can’t believe I forgot nusing. I should also add biology and neuroscience.</p>

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<p>does pharmacy have its own department, or is it considered as chemistry??</p>

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<p>Pharmacy’s its own school!
<a href=“http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/[/url]”>http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>How is the math department there viewed?</p>

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<p>I don’t know about the math department, it might be great. But I must say that there seems to be a dearth of good professors at the lower levels (calc, linear algebra, diff eq). Also, the TA’s I am familiar with have often had very heavy accents and might be difficult to understand until you get acclimated to the sound.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Well, hopefully I’ll be out of the lower levels soon.</p>

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<p>chris, you know I have only a small sample size that might not be representative of the department overall.</p>

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<p>The nursing program is excellent and highly regarded. It is one of Pitt’s most selective schools.</p>

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<p>Business (UG and G), German (small, but very good), Engineering (very dedicated to helping the students succeed) and Pharmacy (ditto Engr).</p>