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University of Central Florida College of Optics and Photonics Optics 4000 Central Florida Blvd CREOL/Optics 208 Orlando, FL 32816-2700 US   Phone: 1-407-823-6986 Fax: 1-407-823-6810   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Science in Optics Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy in Optics On Campus   The College of Optics and Photonics offers interdisciplinary graduate programs in optical science and engineering leading to a master’s (M.S.) or doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in optics. The College of Optics and Photonics is the first program to be offered the distinction of College and to be headed by a Dean. The College of Optics and Photonics (COP) has grown rapidly and now has 42 faculty members and faculty with joint appointments, 54 research scientists and 145 graduate students with research activities covering all aspects of optics, photonics, and lasers. Research expenditures are over $23 million annually, with over 20 percent of the funding coming from industrial partners, illustrating the effectiveness of the commitment to partnerships that is a foundational value of the COP. The M.S. program is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields. The Ph.D. program is intended for students with a bachelor's or master's degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields who wish to pursue a career in research or academia.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees bachelor’s/master's degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, students must demonstrate proficiency.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3288  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3974  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $950  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20814  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable