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Master of Science in Optical Science and Engineering

Established in 1983, the Optics Program at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is one of the oldest and most successful science and engineering interdisciplinary programs worldwide with a strong international reputation both in education and research. Today, the Optical Science and Engineering (OSE) program is affiliated with separate departments in multiple schools/colleges, including Physics & Astronomy, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Applied Mathematics, which means students are naturally exposed to multiple disciplines. The strong interdisciplinary nature of OSE sets it apart from many others in the U.S. and abroad. OSE graduate students conduct research at facilities in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (College of Arts and Sciences), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (School of Engineering), and at UNM’s Center for High-Technology Materials.

Currently, more than 30 faculty members participate in OSE graduate programs. Nearly 150 students have graduated over the past 10 years (93 M.S. and 53 Ph.D.) and found employment in industry, academia, and government research laboratories. Pioneering research has originated from this program in areas ranging from the quantum theory of lasers to ultrashort pulse physics to optoelectronic devices, to cite only a few examples.

In 1996 the Optics Program became a member of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). There are numerous collaborations with the three National Laboratories in New Mexico - Sandia, Los Alamos, and the Air Force Research Laboratory, and with members of the optics industry cluster (New Mexico Optics Industry Association – NMOIA).

New Mexico is a state of scenic beauty and an inspiration for artists, particularly visual and musical arts. It is also a paradise for hikers and nature lovers, with countless parks and monuments. While generally mild and dry, the climate of the region has distinct seasons. Snowcapped mountains in the winter are a skier's delight. The 10,500 ft. Sandia Mountains overlooking Albuquerque, about a 45 minute drive away, offer a cool green retreat in the summer. Read more on New Mexico (skiing, balloon fiesta, etc.!)

Intakes

Jan
June
Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our office provides professional career advisement to current UNM students as well as UNM alumni and community members.

Career Development Facilitators (CDFs) are available through appointments or walk-ins to assist students with:

Choosing or changing their major
Assessing abilities, interests and values
Clarifying career goals
Writing a resume or cover letter
Preparing for interviews
Conducting a job search
Preparing to attend graduate school.

Our office provides students and employers an opportunity to meet face-to-face. This time-saving, cost-effective service allows students to have their resumes screened by employers and be selected to interview on campus for employers' job opportunities. Students must be registered with our office in order to participate in the on-campus recruiting program.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Secondary (X) and Higher Secondary Certificate (XII) Results

English Proficiency Exam

Completion of four years of US high school with a 2.5 GPA or better.
ACT English score of 19 or better (test not REQUIRED for admission).
SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing (post-March 2016) score of 500 or SAT Verbal score (pre-March 2016) of 480 or better (test not REQUIRED for admission).
1 year of full-time study (minimum 24 credit hours) at a regionally-accredited US college or university with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Completion of two semesters of freshman English composition (English 110 and 120 equivalent) with a grade of C or higher at a regionally- accredited U.S. college or university. (These courses must be completed on an A-F grade scale.)
Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited US college or university or a recognized institution in English-Speaking Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand.
Attendance in the Center for English Language and American Culture (CELAC)program at UNM with successful completion of full-time studies in the Academic Bridge
level of English instruction (2.5 GPA or better) and good standing.

The table below outlines the minimum score required for Graduate & Undergraduate applicants with instructions for score submission based on the English proficiency test taken.

Test

Undergraduate

Graduate

How To Submit

Duolingo English Test

105

Send score to UNM through the Duolingo website

IELTS

6.0

6.5

Upload your results page here

TOEFL

Through ETS - our code is 4845

TOEFL Essentials

Through ETS- our code is 4845

SAT Reading/Writing

500

n/a

Through The College Board

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

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Cambridge Test (CAE/CPE)

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The University of New Mexico

Albuquerque , New Mexico ,United States

Master of Science in Optical Science and Engineering

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

Job Opportunity Potential

PSW Opportunity

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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