Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Optics and Photonics in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Optics and Photonics program is designed for individuals holding an undergraduate degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or similar disciplines. This multidisciplinary program integrates optical science with engineering principles.
The College of Optics and Photonics provides a graduate program focused on optical science and engineering, culminating in a Master of Science degree. The college has expanded significantly, currently employing 55 faculty members (including joint appointments), 41 research scientists, and supporting 148 graduate students engaged in comprehensive optics, photonics, and laser research. Annual research funding exceeds $10 million, with more than 20% contributed by industry partners, demonstrating the success of the college's partnership-driven approach, a core principle of COP.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Personal Statement: a brief 1 page statement about educational, research, and long-term professional career objectives.
Two letters of recommendation.
Résumé.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
All applicants for graduate study at the University of Central Florida must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited or governmentally recognized institution of higher learning. This is the minimum requirement for admission to a graduate program at UCF. International students applying to programs requiring an outside Course-by-Course Evaluation with GPA calculation must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official transcripts from a credential evaluation service recommended by UCF. This course-by-course evaluation must show a GPA that is equivalent to a 3.0 from an earned degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508