$17,900 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Optical Sciences
- MS in Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is offered as a 2.5-year program.
- It is an on-campus program available on a full-time basis and offered at the University of Arizona's main campus in Tucson.
- It is a 32 unit master's degree program.
- Its graduates become engineers, designers, and technical managers.
- They work in hardware design, medical and biomedical technology, lasers and electro-optical systems, fiber optics and communications, measurements, manufacturing, and consumer technology.
- They work for large corporations, small companies, government agencies, universities, hospitals, and research centers. Many even work for themselves, having started successful businesses or gone into consulting.
- The M.S. in Optical Sciences has no core curriculum, allowing the program considerable flexibility.
- A student may limit coursework to a single topic area, or he or she may instead form the nucleus of the master's degree around the core courses for the Ph.D. in Optical Sciences — none of which are required.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $16700 | $16700 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 |
| Total Fees | $17900 | $17900 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.