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Department of Physics and Optical Science

Charlotte, NC

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Overview

Department of Physics and Optical Science / Department of Physics and Optical Science is located in Charlotte, NC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS) Applied physics Applied physics; applied optics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Optical science and engineering
Master of Science (MS) Optical science and engineering

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 11
Doctoral Degrees 2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam some programs may require a standardized admission test
Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam some programs may require a standardized admission test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

39
Applied
32
Accepted
11
Enrolled
82%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Some programs may require a standardized admission test
Master's Degree Requirements Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; statement of purpose; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements
Doctoral Degree Exam Some programs may require a standardized admission test
Doctoral Degree Requirements Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; statement of purpose; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 83
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Health Care Benefits
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

60
Total Graduate Students
53%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 3.33%
Black or African American 1.67%
White or Caucasian 38%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 1.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1.67%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (63%)
Female (36%)

Faculty

19
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 0
Male (15)
Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Infrared antennas and transmission lines; precision optics metrology; generalized ellipsometry; biological molecular motors; imaging and polarimetry
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
2,592,579

Location & Contact

Address 9201 University City Boulevard
https://www.charlotte.edu/
Charlotte, NC  28223-0001
United States
Contact Glenn Boreman
Chair and Professor
Email: gboreman@uncc.edu
Phone: -687-8173

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