Huntsville,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Optical Science and Engineering in Huntsville United States | The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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Huntsville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The program covers a broad spectrum, exploring everything from the core physics of light and its behavior with matter to creating innovative optical systems for diverse uses like optical computing & communications, along with telescopes for space exploration.
Students in the OSE program benefit from resources at UAH's Center for Applied Optics (CAO), the National Space Science and Technology Center, and the Marshall Space Flight Center located at the US Army Redstone Arsenal.
Given that participants enter with varied yet strong academic backgrounds, the interdisciplinary curriculum establishes a shared foundation while addressing individual needs and fostering expertise in specialized fields. The program mandates 48 semester hours of graduate coursework and at least 18 semester hours dedicated to dissertation research. Progress is marked by three key examinations—the Preliminary, Qualifying, and Final Exams—alongside meeting all Graduate School requirements to maintain good standing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants may be unconditionally admitted to the program if they have:
- A bachelor's degree in science or engineering from an approved college or university;
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 overall;
- A combined score of 300 on the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections and at least 3.0 in the writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- A TOEFL (iBT) score of: all sub-scores equal to or greater than 18 OR IELTS score of: all sub-scores equal to or greater than 6.0 for international students and
Tuition
USD
26,170