OSC Highlights

Welcome Back Optical Support, Inc.

Optical Support, Inc. has returned to the College’s Industrial Affiliates as an Associate Partner with headquarters in Tucson, AZ.

Welcome, Arizona Optical Metrology

The Wyant College is pleased to welcome new Associate Partner in the Industrial Affiliates Program, Arizona Optical Metrology.

Welcome, Laser Components Detector Group

The Wyant College welcomes Laser Components Detector Group as the newest Associate Partner of the Wyant College Industrial Affiliates.

Welcome to Tokyo Electron

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Tokyo Electron as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Welcome to Snap, Inc.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Snap, Inc. as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Welcome to Belden, Inc.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Belden, Inc. as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB - Air Force Civilian, Joins Industrial Affiliates

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB - Air Force Civilian, a development and test organization of the United States Air Force, joins our Industrial Affiliates as a Leadership Partner.

For Undergraduates

Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering is an ABET-accredited program jointly administered by the UA College of Engineering and the College of Optical Sciences.

Accelerated Master's Program in Optical Sciences

The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Optical Sciences is designed for current exceptional Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering (BSOSE) students planning to continue their studies and research in the College of Optical Sciences’ graduate M.S. program.

Optics Minor

A minor in optics mandates a minimum of 18 credit hours of optics courses with at least three upper division classes (300- and 400-level courses). The following four courses are required:

OPTI 201R: Geometrical and Instrumental Optics I (3 units)
OPTI 201L: Geometrical and Instrumental Optics Lab I (1 unit)
OPTI 202R: Geometrical and Instrumental Optics II (3 units)
OPTI 202L: Geometrical and Instrumental Optics Lab II (1 unit)

The student will also choose four courses from OPTI 300-OPTI 490, not including OPTI 299: Independent Study.

Undergraduate Forms & Surveys

Online surveys and forms for all optical sciences undergraduate students.

Contacts

Current UA students

Please contact the College of Optical Sciences undergraduate adviser, Amber Soergel, at undergrad-advising@optics.arizona.edu or 520-626-6737, or schedule an appointment.

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Prospective University of Arizona Students

If you have any questions about applying to the bachelor's degree program at the College of Optical Sciences, please contact the UA College of Engineering at engr-admissions@email.arizona.edu or 520-621-6032.

Tuition, Fees & Funding

Helpful UA financial aid forms, calculators and funding information, including College of Optical Sciences scholarships.