Golden,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Optics for Engineering in Denver United States | Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,420
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The graduate certificate in Optics for Engineering is designed for recent graduates or working professionals holding a Bachelor of Science in physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical/mechanical engineering, or similar disciplines. This program equips participants with fundamental optics and laser knowledge for tackling challenges in advanced optical technologies. Students can customize their learning through various elective options.
Mines' Physics Department provides comprehensive MS in Applied Physics and PhD in Physics programs, while also supporting interdisciplinary graduate studies in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, and Quantum Engineering. The department's $6.37M annual research funding supports work across three key areas: subatomic physics, condensed matter physics, and applied optics. With 23 faculty members, 66 graduate students, and 225 undergraduate physics majors, the department fosters a dynamic academic environment with cutting-edge facilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Not Required Suggested for below 3.0 GPA
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submited for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Not Required Suggested for below 3.0 GPA
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submited for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
21,420