Overview

Students of the Photonics and Optical Engineering course from Bridgewater State University will be well prepared for work in industry, manufacturing, and advanced graduate studies in photonics or optical engineering. Graduates will be prepared to work as engineers in MA and national companies, with training to design solutions to problems and oversee advanced manufacturing processes. Engineering graduates will have specific content knowledge related to the manufacture and use of optical devices including laser systems, and photonic integrated circuits within the context of telecommunications and sensing technology.

Careers in Physics

The field of photonics is rapidly expanding, and demand is high for qualified professionals in assembly, quality control, testing, repair, technical work, research and more.

With photonics and optical engineering training and a bachelor’s degree from BSU, you could qualify to work in a variety of jobs, such as:

Laser or optical engineer

Photonics engineer

Optical or quantum technologist

Metrologist

Photonics integrated chip development and manufacturing

Calibration engineer

Our alumni have used their undergraduate studies to work in the industry at Plymouth Gratings Lab, Optikos, Forward Photonics, MIT Lincoln Labs, MediTech, the Navy Underseas Warfare Center and more.

Should you choose to minor in photonics and optical engineering you may apply your photonics technician education and skills as a technician or other science or engineering professional.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Multivariable Calculus

Photonics and Optical Engineering

Optical Engineering

Fiber Optics Communication

Digital and Electronic Devices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

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BSU recommends that international students begin the application process at least eight months prior to the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgewater, United States

Disciplines

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Test Scores

Personal Essay

Evaluative Interview

Recommendation Letters

Documentation of Learning Disabilities

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18334 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18334 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12194 USD / year

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Living costs

Bridgewater

United States

1289 - 2669 USD / month

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Careers in Physics

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