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PhD of Imaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Imaging Science offered full time on campus by RIT's College of Science in Rochester, New York.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop original research expertise in Imaging Science. Apply advanced research methods and critical analysis to complex questions. Communicate publishable findings to academic and professional audiences. Contribute new knowledge to the field.

Career outcomes

Satellite Applications and Research Scientist
Machine Learning/Deep Learning Engineer
Research Programmer
System Engineer
Image Scientist
Camera Component Engineer

Curriculum

Five-year plan of study of 60 semester credit hours. Courses include Image Processing and Discrete Fourier Methods
Radiometry
The Human Visual System
Detectors
Noise
And System Modeling and Computer Vision. Culminates in a thesis or project option. Cooperative education is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
In a related field for most programmes
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
Transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose and two recommendation letters
GRE where the programme requires
English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, In a relevant field for some programmes (Imaging Science: physical sciences, Mathematics, Computer science or engineering), Resume, Statement of purpose, Two recommendations, GRE optional or required by programme.

Language tests

IELTS 7.5
TOEFL iBT 100 (5.5 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 140
PTE Academic 76
IELTS Academic 8

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application after reading the doctoral application tips (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,581 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Rochester
Faculty or school	College of Science
Department	Department of Health and Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.