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We are currently witnessing the dawn of a Quantum Technology revolution in which fundamental physical phenomena such as entanglement and superposition are harnessed for ground-breaking applications in computation, secure communication, sensing and metrology and machine learning.
Over the last century, quantum mechanics has brought unprecedented progress in understanding the laws of nature at the microscopic level, from the early discoveries of energy quantisation and photoelectric effect, to the development of the standard model of elementary particles. This has culminated with theories such as superconductivity and the quantum Hall effect, and experimental breakthroughs such as the discovery of the Higgs boson and the realisation of Bose-Einstein condensates. To celebrate this landmark, the United Nations has declared 2025 to be the international year of Quantum Science and Technology.
2:1 BSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or joint degrees containing substantial elements of physics or mathematics.
Previous knowledge of quantum mechanics as well as prior experience with scientific computing is required, as typically taught in BSc programmes in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Engineering or Computer Science.
For Engineering degrees from China, University Physics modules may fulfil the prerequisite for prior knowledge in quantum mechanics.
The course will provide you with training in advanced methods in mathematics, theoretical and experimental physics, as well as communication and teamwork skills. These techniques have applications in a wide variety of scientific careers at the international level. These include working in government labs such as NPL and DSTL in UK, Quantum Technology startups such as Quantinuum, Oxford Quantum Circuits, Orca Computing, PhaseCraft, Q-CTRL, MSquared, tech giants such as Amazon, IBM, and Google, as well as companies in finance, healthcare & pharma, transportation, renewable energy, looking to expand into quantum technology.
It is also relevant if you are interested in pursuing a PhD in quantum physics or if you are returning to academic study whilst already in employment.
Quantum Information, Computation and Metrology pathway
Core
Optional
Quantum Devices and Technology pathway
Core
Optional
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