Requirements
Students in the Photonic Science and Engineering program may take up to 9 credit hours of master’s level coursework and use those classes to satisfy both PSE requirements and master’s track coursework.
- Have and maintain a UCF and Major GPA of at least 3.5
- Complete OSE 3052(L) Foundation of Photonics + Lab
- Complete prerequisites required for courses being substituted
Some classes will count toward the restricted elective requirements (see PSE course requirements) while others can count as a substitution for a required course in the undergraduate program.
Tuition support may be available to offset the additional cost of the master’s level coursework. See our scholarship page for more information.
Course Options
The table below displays the current list of available courses students may use for the Bachelor’s to Masters Plan along with how they can be used (either as a substitute for a course in the PSE program or as a restricted elective). Enrollment approval is dependent on space availability.
| Graduate Course (Credit Hours) | How Course Satisfies PSE Requirements |
|---|---|
| OSE 5203 Geometric Optic and Imaging Systems (3) Offered: Spring Only | Restricted Elective (3) |
| OSE 5414 Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Devices (3) Offered: Fall Only | Substitutes for OSE 4410 Optoelectronics (3) (Must complete prerequisites) |
| OSE 5525 Laser Engineering (3) Offered: Fall Only | Substitutes for OSE 4520 Laser Engineering (3) (Must complete prerequisites) |
| OSE 6111 Optical Wave Propagation (3) Offered: Fall Only | Restricted Elective (3) |
| OSE 6115 Interference Diffraction Coherence (3) Offered: Fall Only | Restricted Elective (3) |
| OSE 6211 Imaging and Optical Systems (3) Offered: Spring Only | Restricted Elective (3) |
| OSE 6349 Applied Quantum Mechanics for Optics and Engineering (3) Offered: Fall Only | Restricted Elective (3) |
| OSE 6526C Laser Engineering Lab (3) Offered: Summer Only | Substitutes for OSE 4520L Laser Engineering Lab (1) (Will have an excess of 2 credit hours) (Must complete prerequisites) |
| OSE 6820 Flat Panel Displays (3) Offered: Summer Only | Restricted Elective (3) |
Scholarship Opportunity for BS to MS Program
This scholarship is for students who meet requirements to take OSE-prefixed courses in the College of Optics and Photonics as part of the BS to MS program. If approved to take courses, students who need financial support for the increased cost of graduation tuition can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship award may be for the per credit hour differential between the undergraduate and graduation cost to attend, or the full amount of graduate tuition and fees.
Students must:
- Have a 3.5 GPA or higher in the major and cumulative GPA.
- Have completed OSE 3052 and OSE 3052L
- Have applied to the undergraduate advising office and been approved to take graduate level coursework.
Students can receive up to $1000 or $333 per class taken (3 classes maximum.)
Graduate office will also need to ensure seats are available for students to enroll in the selected courses.
Financial aid need will be verified with the financial aid office.
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If you are interested, meet with Mike McKee to begin planning the coursework and bring the Bachelor’s to Master’s form with you.