Quantum Technology MSc

Program Overview

This MSc program in Quantum Technology equips students with the knowledge and skills to exploit the potential of quantum physics. The program covers various areas of quantum technology, including quantum processors, quantum simulators, and photonic devices. Students work on research projects supervised by faculty, and the program prepares them for careers in research, industry, and teaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Quantum Technology is designed for students interested in the wonders of quantum physics and its potential applications. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to exploit the full potential of quantum physics. The program covers various areas of quantum technology, including:

• Ion-trap quantum processors
• Ion-photon interfaces for the projected quantum internet
• Quantum simulators
• Superconducting quantum circuits
• Devices for quantum-enhanced metrology
• Photonic devices for quantum systems

Outline:

The program can be studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years.

Full-time Course Structure:

• Autumn and Spring Terms: Students take core modules and options.
• Throughout the Year: Students work on their MSc Project.
• Summer Term: Students focus on examinations and project work.

Part-time Course Structure:

• First Year, Autumn and Spring Terms: Students take core modules.
• First Year, Summer Term: Students begin work on their MSc Project.
• Second Year: Students continue project work and take options.

Modules:

Core Modules:

• MSc Project Research Skills (PGT): Taken throughout the year.
• Quantum Optics and Quantum Information: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Practical Quantum Technologies: Taught in the Spring and Summer terms.
• MSc Project P&A (PGT): Taken throughout the year.

Options:

• Atom Light Interactions: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Computational Chemistry: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Data Analysis Techniques: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Programming through Python: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Quantum Computing: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Quantum Field Theory: Taught in the Autumn term.
• Advanced Condensed State Physics: Taught in the Spring term.
• Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits: Taught in the Spring term.
• Introduction to Nano-materials and Nano-characterisation: Taught in the Spring term.
• Lasers and Photonics: Taught in the Spring term.
• Monte Carlo Simulations (L7): Taught in the Spring term.

MSc Project:

• Students work on a project supervised by faculty.
• Supervisors and topics are allocated in consultation with students at the start of the Autumn term.
• Projects often form the basis of research papers published in journals.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths, including:

• Doctoral study (theory or experiment)
• Business/data analysis, research, computer programming, software development, or teaching.

Other:

• The program is taught by experts in the field who are actively developing practical quantum technologies.
• The program is designed to make ultra-accurate techniques, previously only accessible to a small group of academics, widely available to a larger community.