About the course

In RIT?s scientific photography degree you?ll enter the fascinating world of scientific photography, where you?ll use photography to capture images and collect scientific data.Part scientist, part artist. A scientific photographer uses imaging to capture scientific data to explore science and medicine. These scientific images identify and solve problems?and help to advance our understanding?in biology and biomedical sciences, medicine, forensics, chemistry, and engineering. It?s a dynamic field that combines photography with imaging science, information technology, computing, optics, biology, and biomedical sciences.

　　A scientific photographer needs to have the broad-based skills required of a professional photographer? combined with a solid foundation in the sciences. RIT?s photographic sciences program provides this in-depth study, preparing you to launch a successful career as a scientific photographer.

　　You?ll complete courses that develop your abilities as a photographer and gain the photographic skills and approaches required of scientific photography. In addition, you?ll study science and technology through the lens of photography, with courses in high-speed photography, micrography, and ophthalmic imaging. 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: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rochester Institute of Technology

Submit an official high school transcript. RIT recognizes IB level work. Credit may be awarded for higher level examinations completed with a score of 5 or higher. TOEFL IBT - 79. IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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