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Course Overview

  • Photo sciences is an RIT New Economy Major. This collection of degree programs is forward-thinking and future-forming and helps prepare you to excel in the multidisciplinary nature of our modern, dynamic economy.
  • By combining interests in both science and the arts, photographic sciences feature unique coursework found at no other U.S. institution. Upper-division classes focus on high-speed photography, micrography, ophthalmic imaging, image analysis/quality, among other topics.
  • Students complete a required co-op–full-time, hands-on, paid work experience related to their field of study. Recent co-op placements include opportunities at Carl Zeiss Microscopy, Edmund Optics, the FBI, the Flaum Eye Institute, The Mayo Clinic, and Smithsonian Institution.
  • Carl Zeiss Microscopy and NASA are two of the biggest employers of our graduates. Canon, Fujifilm, Leica Microsystems, and the National Retina Institute also employ our graduates.
  • Alumni, students, and faculty are regularly recognized by industry competitions like Nikon’s Small World and the BioCommunications Association’s BioImages competition.

Part scientist, part artist. A scientific photographer uses imaging to capture scientific data to explore science and medicine. These scientific images identify and solve problems–and help to advance our understanding–in biology and biomedical sciences, medicine, forensics, chemistry, and engineering. It’s a dynamic field that combines photography with imaging science, information technology, computing, optics, biology, and biomedical sciences.

How to Become a Scientific Photographer?

A scientific photographer needs to have the broad-based skills required of a professional photographer­ combined with a solid foundation in the sciences. RIT’s photographic sciences program provides this in-depth study, preparing you to launch a successful career as a scientific photographer.

You’ll complete courses that develop your abilities as a photographer and gain the photographic skills and approaches required of scientific photography. In addition, you’ll study science and technology through the lens of photography, with courses in high-speed photography, micrography, and ophthalmic imaging.

In the first two years, this scientific photography degree will immerse you in the technical applications of scientific photography while you also pursue courses in laboratory sciences, including physics and biology. This is a photography degree that is flexible, and enables you to use elective courses to explore areas that interest you and complement your career goals. You’ll be encouraged to use general education requirements to integrate complementary studies in subjects such as imaging science, information technology, or developmental biology to help prepare for exciting and evolving career opportunities. It is common for graduates to pursue advanced degrees in fields such as optics, imaging science, and medicine.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

The admission process, requirements, and guidelines are the same for all undergraduate students. As an international student, you will also be required to demonstrate English language proficiency, and RIT will consider students at all levels of English language proficiency for admission.

You should  apply for undergraduate admission to be considered for these options:

  • Full university admission: If you meet English language proficiency standards, you will be considered for admission to the academic degree program you choose.
  • Conditional university admission: If you do not meet English language proficiency standards you will be considered for admission, and will need to complete additional courses through RIT’s English Language Center in addition to their academic degree program.  

Test Type

Minimum Score for Full Admission

Score for Conditional Admission

Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)

79

78 or lower

PTE Academic

58

57 or lower

IELTS

6.5

6.0 or lower

Freshman Admission

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes 4 years of English, 3-4 years of mathematics, 2-3 years of science, and 3 years of social studies and/or history.

Specific math and science requirements and other recommendations
Biology is required for the biomedical photographic communications option of photographic sciences.

Fees

Full-time Tuition (12-18 credit hours)

Per Semester: $26015

Per Year: $52030

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

Per Semester: $34638

Per Year: $69276

Part-Time Tuition Fees

The charge per credit hour is $1760. Multiply the number of credit hours by this amount to calculate your total.


This information was accurate on : 08/04/2021
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