16 Optics Degree Programs in USA

The MS degree having concentrations in Optics and/or Photonics, require 30 graduate credit hours. With a fully ONLINE option now available, our M.S. in Optics and Photonics is a flexible degree designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering or related fields. Taught by world-renowned experts at UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics, the program offers students an in-depth curriculum that covers topics including electromagnetics, physical optics, lasers, optoelectronics, fiber optics, imaging, and more.

The Optics and Photonics PhD program provides the highest-quality education in optical science and engineering, allowing students to conduct scholarly, fundamental, and applied research, while aiding in the development of Florida’s and the nation’s technology-based industries.

The Ph.D. in Optical Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary study of the behavior and properties of light for careers in the areas of micro-optics and nanophotonics, fiber and integrated optics, optoelectronic materials and devices, biomedical optics, optical interferometry and metrology, optical fabrication, nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy, adaptive optics, optical communication, novel light-matter interactions, quantum optics and optical sensors and measurements.

The Optical Science and Engineering master’s of science degree is an interdisciplinary study of the behavior and properties of light for careers in the areas of micro-optics and nanophotonics, fiber and integrated optics, optoelectronic materials and devices, biomedical optics, optical interferometry and metrology, optical fabrication, nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy, adaptive optics, optical communication, novel light-matter interactions, quantum optics and optical sensors and measurements.

The Bachelor's in Optical Sciences & Engineering with an Optics Track offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of optics and photonics....

The Bachelor's in Optical Sciences & Engineering with a Biomedical Optics Track is designed to prepare students with a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of optics, photonics, and enginee...

The Master of Science in Optical Sciences program provides students with a comprehensive education in the principles and applications of optics and photonics. It combines both theoretical and practica...

The Bachelor's in Optical Sciences & Engineering with an Opto-Electronics Track offers students a comprehensive education in the fundamental principles and practical applications of optics, photonics,...

The Bachelor's in Optical Sciences & Engineering with a focus on the Optical Materials Track offers students a comprehensive education in the fundamental principles of optics and photonics, emphasizin...

The Bachelor's in Optical Sciences & Engineering with a focus on the Optical Mechanics Track provides students with a comprehensive education in the fundamental principles and applications of optics a...

The certificate program in physics and applied physics is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of core physics principles and their practical applications. It offers students the c...

The Doctor of Philosophy in Optical Sciences is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for advanced research and professional careers in the field of optical sciences and engineering. Th...

The MSc in Optical Science and Engineering is designed to give students a broad understanding of optics and photonics, combining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The program covers are...

The PhD program in Optical Science and Engineering is designed to prepare students for advanced research and leadership in the field of optics. It emphasizes a strong foundation in both theoretical an...

The Ph.D. in Vision Science is offered to top students worldwide. With leading programs in biology, optics, imaging, and vision science, you can prepare for a career in academic or industry research while interacting each week with professionals in the field.