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BIT Photonics and Laser Technology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Carleton University

Program Overview

The four-year PLT program is designed to provide you with a strong IT foundation and a specialization in optics and photonics. This program combines computer programming, automation, and signal and image processing courses with foundational courses in physics, math, business, arts, and social sciences. While also acquiring a strong IT background, students will learn about optical communication networks, lasers, manufacturing and advanced optical component design through our specialized hands-on laboratories. Upper year courses include advanced subjects such as quantum optics, biomedical photonics and Fourier optics.

Program Key Stats

$33092 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.7
30
75

1400
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

A secondary school or high school graduation certificate, Official/original transcript(s) from high school and of any post-secondary studies completed, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL ibT of 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening), CAEL of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band, PTE of 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill), MELAB of 85 (min. score of 80 on each section)

Career Options

  • Junior technician
  • Laser Technology Intern
  • Laser Scientist
  • Photonics Technology Specialist
  • Optical Investigator
  • Technical Writing Scientist

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