About the course

Optics is a multidisciplinary field. Students completing the optics concentration receive exposure to geometrical optics, physical optics, optical instruments, interference and diffraction, polarimetry, optoelectronics, lasers, optical sources and detectors, and radiometry along with laboratory experience using state-of-the-art equipment and modern optical techniques. The mission of the Department of Physics and Astronomy is to educate and train the next generation of physicists, perform cutting-edge and internationally-recognized research, and support the education of students in allied areas such as engineering, chemistry, atmospheric science, and the biological sciences. Our undergraduate program prepares physics majors for employment in industrial research or for further graduate school in physics or related fields, including astrophysics, space physics, optics, biophysics, engineering, or medicine. We further play a vital role in the education of other science and engineering students, and promote the understanding and appreciation of physics through our general study courses. Externally funded research is the foundation of our graduate program, which prepares our students for scientific challenges in private industry, government labs, or academia. We also encourage our undergraduate physics majors to participate in departmental research endeavors. Finally, we promote the advancement of science through publications, public outreach, and other activities within our profession. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2024	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2024	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2024	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2025	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2025	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2025	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2026	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2026	Huntsville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama in Huntsville

Official copies of secondary school and college or university transcripts including English translations forwarded to The University of Alabama in Huntsville directly from the institution(s) attended or the approved accrediting agency.

　　An official high school transcript reflecting work completed from the beginning of the 9th grade through the 12th grade is required.

　　Official American College Test (ACT) scores or SAT scores sent directly to UAH from the testing service headquarters. ACT/SAT is not required of an applicant who has earned more than 24 semester hours of college work with a 2.0 GPA.

　　High school coursework, grade point average, and ACT/SAT scores are weighed heavily, however, these criteria do not constitute the entire foundation for an admission decision. An applicant with a grade point average of 2.9 and a composite score of 20 on the ACT or an equivalent SAT score.

　　Proof of English language proficiency.

　　Applicants must meet the following minimums on the TOEFL or IELTS. English Language Proficiency Requirement - TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores ? 18 OR IELTS: all sub-scores ? 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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