University of Arizona Multiple locations Tucson , Arizona , United States
Overview
Optical Sciences (Certificate NDP) offered by the University of Arizona is designed for working professionals with bachelor’s, master's or doctoral degrees who would like to supplement their practical knowledge with formal coursework.
Department
The mission of the University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences is to provide the state of Arizona and the nation with an internationally pre-eminent program in education, research and outreach in all aspects of the science and application of light.
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The program’s rich variety of classes allows students the opportunity to explore
- the broad fundamentals of optical sciences or
- to choose courses of particular relevance to their immediate needs.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Domestic Applicants:
- Fall: August 1 (on-campus) / August 15 (online)
- Spring: December 10
International Applicants:
- Fall: August 15 (online only)
- Spring: December 10
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Disciplines
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GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
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General requirements
- A 3.0 GPA is required for admissions to University of Arizona graduate programs. A TOEFL or IELTS score is required for international students. Certificate applicants should have an academic or work background in optics, physics, or engineering.
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International
20126 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
20126 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
11938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5969 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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