Overview
At the only university in the nation offering this program of Color Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, you will be exposed to the rich, dynamic field of color science through theory and practical application.
Broadly interdisciplinary, encompassing physics, chemistry, physiology, statistics, computer science, and psychology, the curriculum leads to a master of science degree in color science, educates students using a broad interdisciplinary approach.
Graduates are in high demand and have accepted industrial positions in electronic imaging, color instrumentation, colorant formulation, and basic and applied research. Companies that have hired graduates include Apple Inc., Dolby Laboratories, Google, Benjamin Moore, Canon Corp., Hallmark, Hewlett Packard Corp., Microsoft Corp., Pantone, Qualcomm Inc., Ricoh Innovations Inc., LG Electronics, and Samsung.
Careers
Graduates are in high demand and have accepted industrial positions in electronic imaging, color instrumentation, colorant formulation, and basic and applied research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Color Physics and Applications
- Computational Vision Science
- Historical Research Perspectives
- Research and Publication Methods
- Modeling Visual Perception
- Research & Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Disciplines
Physics Chemistry Computer Sciences View 614 other Masters in Chemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 12 months.
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Funding
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