Overview

Master of Science Program

The Master of Science degree program in Optical Science and Engineering at The University of New Mexico is designed with two distinct objectives:

To prepare a student for the industrial workforce engaged in any area of optics and photonics and

To prepare a student to meet the challenges of a more advanced research career in these areas

The OSE program has three concentrations

Optical Science

Photonics

Imaging Science

Career Opportunities:

Communications: telecom systems, cell phones, displays.

Medicine: diagnostics, therapies, gene modification, drug development.
Sensing: satellite and astronomical imaging, security systems, cameras.
Manufacturing: process control, laser machining, semiconductor fab.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics
Photonics

Electrodynamics

Microelectronics Processing

Nonlinear Optics

Optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Educational Background
Test Scores
Letter of Intent
Writing Sample

CV/Resume
Relevant Coursework
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29146 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Master of Science Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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