Bachelor of Information Technology - Optical Systems and Sensors

Our Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS) program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in IT and electronics combined with the leading opticsphotonics technology. This program combines computer programming, and signal and image processing courses with foundational courses in physics, math, project management and business. While also acquiring a strong IT background, students will learn about digital signal processing, optical communication networks, lasers, manufacturing and advanced optical component design through our specialized hands-on laboratories. Upper year courses include advanced subjects such as computer vision, remote sensing (especially LIDAR), and biomedical imaging and biosensors. Our program has very strong ties with industry and we make every effort to ensure that the program remains up to date with current trends through an industrial advisory board (in the IT, Laser, Optics and Photonics fields). Students that possess both IT skills and a fundamental understanding of optical technologies are in extremely high demand in today’s local industries.

Secondary school (high school) graduation is the typical level required for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program. Academic performance in previous studies is the main determining factor for admission to undergraduate degree program.

Entry requirements vary country by country.

Students who submit any of the scores below may be eligible for an offer with no further ESL requirement and may begin full time degree studies.

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum score of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band

Internet Based (iBT) TOEFL - 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)

IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill)

Cambridge English Language test - 176 or above on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency – min 169 in each component

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 (with no subtest score below 95)

Application Deadline: April 1