About the course

Lenses, lasers, telescopes, cameras and communications are all part of optical engineering, which has applications ranging from medical imaging to space exploration. Optical engineers specialize in light manipulating systems. Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering take on advanced research initiatives for improved technology in solar energy, weather forecasting, data transfer and storage, medical diagnostics, electronic devices and space probes. They do practical design projects and work alongside faculty and professionals on augmented reality displays, smartphone microscopy, and the Giant Magellan Telescope, for example. The Women in Optics club and Student Optics Chapter provide undergraduates with professional development and networking opportunities outside the classroom.

　　LEARNING OUTCOMES

　　Students will have a good understanding of the basic physics and mathematics underlying optical phenomena and optical systems.

　　Students will be able to apply their understanding of physics and mathematics to solve technical and engineering problems, especially those related to optics

　　Students will be able to use optical components, optical and electronic instruments, and computers to perform experiments and do testing in an optics laboratory.

　　Students will be able to work effectively in teams to solve engineering and design problems.

　　Students will be able to design optical systems and related components as needed in their professional careers.

　　Students will be able to effectively communicate with others both orally and in writing.

　　Students will be able to understand their professional and ethical responsibilities as engineering or scientific professionals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: US$158,400

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Tucson
Summer (May), 2024	Tucson
Fall (August), 2024	Tucson
Spring (January), 2025	Tucson
Summer (May), 2025	Tucson
Fall (August), 2025	Tucson
Spring (January), 2026	Tucson
Summer (May), 2026	Tucson

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Arizona

Official high school transcript(s)

　　Prospective first-year students must:

　　Have a 3.00 recalculated grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.00) from a secondary school. Please note: GPA recalculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process and is based on grades from courses outlined in our competency requirements below

　　Have three years of high school work. Please note: If you are currently in high school, UA needs to see 9?11 grade work. If you have completed high school then UA needs to see 10?12 grade work.

　　Have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT - 79

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Arizona. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　155th / 1250

　　THE World ranking

　　

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.