MS Optical Sciences at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is one of the premier educational and research institutions in optics and photonics worldwide. Its flexible Master of Science program accommodates many paths: career-oriented students, professionals employed in the optics field, and students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. The college offers more than 80 grad-level courses, each taught by industry-leading faculty whose research spans everything from medical technologies to space exploration.

Faculty: James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences | Duration: 2 years / 32 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

M.S. Coursework Requirement Outside of the lab requirement and limits on non-technical units permitted (see below), there is no set core curriculum for the Optical Sciences M.S. program. Students may choose graduate level courses that suit their interests from Optical Sciences, as well as other relevant programs. At least 50% of courses completed by a student toward an M.S.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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