Course summary

The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2024). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The MSc in Quantum Technologies is an interdisciplinary course providing a technical overview of modern quantum technologies for computing, sensing and communications, with an emphasis on industry connections, practical training and research projects. Quantum technologies (across quantum computing, sensing and communications) have the potential to bring transformative changes across different sectors from scientific research to industrial applications. The MSc in Quantum Technologies will provide you with the central technical background in these technologies, combined with hands-on practical training through short modules and research experience through an extended four-month project. At the end of the course, it is expected that you will have achieved the following learning objectives:

• to have a technical overview of the principles underpinning quantum technologies

• to understand the principles of quantum computing, sensing and communications

• to have an overview of the state-of-the-art in hardware for quantum technologies

• to have further detailed knowledge of specific topics within quantum technologies and their applications (through chosen option courses)

• to appreciate the challenges and opportunities of translating quantum technologies to applications across different setups

• to complete short training in transferable skills including presenting work

• to have practical hands-on experience in practical techniques underpinning quantum technologies chosen from options ranging from laboratory techniques and control systems to programming of quantum computers

• to have demonstrated competence in completing and presenting a research project, both in written and oral form