In RIT's scientific photography degree you'll enter the fascinating world of scientific photography, where you'll use photography to capture images and collect scientific data.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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.