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Bachelor of Imaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Rochester, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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

  • Completion of secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent) with a college-preparatory record: about 4 years English
  • 3 social studies or history
  • 3-4 mathematics and 2-3 science
  • With specific mathematics and science by college
  • One recommendation
  • Portfolio for art and design majors
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • English test unless exempt (Duolingo 120
  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79/4.5
  • PTE Academic 58).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcript, One recommendation letter, Required high school mathematics and science vary by college (e.g. 3-4 years of math), Transfer applicants need college transcripts, Proof of funds of at least 78, 000 USD for the I-20.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 58
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action 1 Nov
  2. Early Decision II 1 Jan
  3. Regular Decision 15 Jan (official website 2. Apply online through the Common Application or the RIT application. The application fee is 65 USD. Upload transcripts
  4. A recommendation
  5. English test scores (official website and a portfolio where the major requires one. Receive the decision and pay the 500 USD deposit to enrol (1 May for Regular Decision). Submit the declaration of financial support
  6. Obtain the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year$64,608 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit$1,000 USD

Program details

CampusRochester
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science
DepartmentDepartment of Health and Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value122
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRochester 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

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.