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Study Details: MSc: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time, 21 months part-time
The so-called “2nd Quantum Revolution” promises novel, revolutionary approaches to sensing, metrology, computation, cryptography and communication by not only utilising but tailoring quantum dynamics. The importance is recognised by all major global funders who have set up dedicated programmes to support this rapidly evolving field and there is a fast industrial uptake.
The UK has invested £1 billion since 2014 in the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme in a collaboration between industry, academia and government. The Department of Physics is involved in all four UK Quantum Hubs and numerous UKRI and Innovate UK grants. As a result, we cover a wide range of quantum technologies based on cold atoms, photonic devices and semiconductor structures.
Quantum computing and simulation aims to transform the way that calculations are performed across many areas of science and industry. We do internationally leading research to develop quantum algorithms for real-world applications, and we lead national networks and projects closely aligned with local and national high-performance computing clusters, and with Strathclyde experiments building next-generation prototypes for neutral atom quantum computers and simulators developed through an EPSRC Prosperity Partnership with M Squared Lasers.
Minimum second-class (2.2) Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Physics (including Mathematics and Physics, Theoretical Physics).
Applicants from an engineering discipline, computer science or engineering physics must have had sufficient exposure to courses in quantum mechanics. Contact us about your application and the possibility of conversion courses.
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This degree will allow you to thrive in the growing field of quantum technologies, an area which is rapidly evolving in academic research and industrial uptake. Many graduates proceed to study a PhD. As with every Masters degree in Physics, this MSc also prepares you for a wide and versatile range of careers in science and engineering, as well as other areas of management, such as financial services.
Strathclyde Physics graduates are working across the world in a number of different roles including:
Quantum Physicist and Quantum Engineer
Senior Engineer
Professor
Systems Engineer
Consultant
Patent Attorneys
Software Engineer
Entrepreneur
Training Provider for Quantum Workforce
Spacecraft Project Manager
Defence Scientist
Procurement Manager
Core modules:
Physics Skills (20 credits)
Topics in Quantum Physics (20 credits)
Topics in Photonics: Laser & Nonlinear Optics (20 credits)
Advanced Topics in Quantum Physics – Quantum Technologies (20 credits)
Advanced Topics in Quantum Optics (20 credits)
Optional modules:
Advanced Nanoscience 2: Solid State Nanoscience (20 credits)
Advanced Nanoscience 1: Imaging & Microscopy (20 credits)
Advanced Computational Physics (20 credits)
Experimental Laboratories (20 credits)
Topics in Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics (20 credits)
The place of useful learning The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in the heart of Glasgow – one ...
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