{"id":27053,"date":"2021-03-31T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/online\/?post_type=degree&p=27053"},"modified":"2026-01-26T15:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:57:01","slug":"optics-and-photonics-ms","status":"publish","type":"degree","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/online\/degree\/optics-and-photonics-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Optics and Photonics, MS"},"content":{"rendered":"
As a relatively young field, the study of optics and photonics has advanced immensely in recent years, thanks in part to the impact the sector has made across all aspects of our daily lives. From medicine to communications, manufacturing, security and defense, the field continues to increase its reach as it becomes a dominant enabler of today\u2019s technological advances.<\/p>\n
The only fully online program of its kind in Florida, our M.S. in optics and photonics is a flexible degree designed for students with a bachelor\u2019s degree in electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering or related fields. Taught by world-renowned experts at UCF\u2019s College of Optics and Photonics, the program offers students an in-depth curriculum that covers topics including electromagnetics, physical optics, lasers, optoelectronics, fiber optics, imaging, and more.<\/p>\n
Through UCF Online, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills as an optics and photonics specialist and secure a degree that will create connections and open doors in the rapidly-growing photonics industry. Find out more today by requesting more information about our fully online master\u2019s degree in optics and photonics.<\/p>\n