Overview

Optics is central in communication technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, information processing, storage, and display as well as in health care and life sciences, remote sensing, national defense and industrial manufacturing.

Features

The Optical Science and Engineering program at the University of Alabama Huntsville spans great diversity as it moves from the fundamental physics of light and its interaction with matter to the design and development of new optical systems for a wide variety of applications such as optical computing & communications, and space-based telescopes.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Because students will come into this program with strong but diverse undergraduate and graduate training, the multi-disciplinary curriculum has been structured on a common basis for all entering students, but will compensate for individual differences and provide depth in specific areas.

A total of 48 semester hours of graduate course work and a minimum of 18 semester hours of dissertation research are required.

The student will complete three study phases, punctuated by three program examinations, which include the Preliminary Examination, the Qualifying Examination, and the Final Examination.

In addition, all requirements of Graduate School must be met to remain in good standing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 129 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in science or engineering from an approved college or university;

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 overall;

A combined score of 300 on the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections and at least 3.0 in the writing section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

For international students,TOEFL (iBT): All sub-scores greater than or equal to 18; Or IELTS: All sub-scores greater than or equal to 6.5.

Three letters of reference.

Tuition Fee

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International

1570 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1570 USD per year during 60 months.
National

1570 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1570 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

678 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 678 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

834 - 1331 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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