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Optical engineering encompasses lenses, lasers, telescopes, cameras, and communication systems, with uses extending from medical imaging to interstellar exploration. Professionals in this field focus on systems that control and manipulate light. Those pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering engage in cutting-edge research to enhance technologies for solar power, weather prediction, data transmission and storage, medical imaging, electronics, and space exploration. Through hands-on design projects, they collaborate with faculty and industry experts on innovations like augmented reality interfaces, microscopic smartphone attachments, and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Extracurricular groups such as Women in Optics and the Student Optics Chapter offer students career growth and networking prospects beyond academic settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Graduates will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of fundamental physics and mathematical principles governing optical phenomena and systems.
Graduates will apply their physics and mathematics expertise to address technical challenges, particularly those involving optical applications.
Graduates will proficiently utilize optical components, specialized instruments, and computational tools to conduct experiments and perform laboratory analyses.
Graduates will collaborate effectively in team environments to tackle engineering and design challenges.
Students must have high school equivalent to USA and entry requirements vary from country to country. International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. English proficiency may be proven by one or more of the following:
TOEFL iBT - 79
IELTS - 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 53
IB (English A – Higher Level) - 5 or higher
Cambridge English Scale (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) - 176