The MS Quantum Computing Program consists of 30 total credits. Of those 30 credits, 20 credits are for core and core elective courses. This allows for students to select 10 credits (approximately 3 courses) of elective coursework to tailor the program to their particular academic and career interests and goals. Students can complete their coursework in 12 months (3 Terms) or extend the program for up to 21 months (5 Terms).
Students have to take ALL core courses and choose TWO core elective courses.
Core courses (courses are listed by semester in increasing number): 14 credits
- PHYSICS 701: Graduate Introductory Seminar (1 credit) – Fall
- PHYSICS 709: Introduction to Quantum Computing (3 credits) – Fall
- PHYSICS 763: Qubit Tune-Up and Programming (3 credits) – Fall
- PHYSICS 779: Advanced Quantum Computing (3 credits) – Spring
- PHYSICS 707: Quantum Computing Laboratory (4 credits) – Summer/2nd Fall
Core elective courses (courses are listed by semester in increasing number): 6 credits
- PHYSICS 448: Atomic and Quantum Physics (3 credits) – Fall
- PHYSICS 531: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3 credits) – Fall/Spring
- PHYSICS 551: Solid State Physics (3 credits) – Fall/Spring
- PHYSICS 731: Quantum Mechanics (3 credits) – Fall
- PHYSICS 449: Atomic and Quantum Physics (3 credits) – Spring
- PHYSICS 545: Introduction to Atomic Structure (3 credits) – Spring
- PHYSICS 732: Quantum Mechanics (3 credits) – Spring
Students can select advising pathways to develop skills aligned with their academic and career goals. There are two main advising pathways: Software and Hardware. Within the Hardware advising pathway a student can choose to develop skills aimed at AMO Physics or Solid-State Physics.
Software pathway courses (courses are listed in increasing number, REQUIRED courses are listed first):
- PHYSICS 765: Quantum Algorithms and Error Correction (3 credits) – Spring REQUIRED
- CS 319: Data Science Programming I for Research (3 credits) – Fall/Spring
- CS 412: Introduction to Numerical Methods (3 credits) – Fall
- CS 506: Software Engineering (3 credits) – Fall/Spring
- CS 759: High Performance Computing for Applications in Engineering (3 credits) – Spring
- PHYSICS 799: Independent Study (flexible credit) – Anytime
Hardware pathway with AMO focus (courses are listed in increasing number, REQUIRED courses are listed first):
- PHYSICS 623: Electronic Aids to Measurement (4 credits) – Spring REQUIRED
- PHYSICS 625: Applied Optics (4 credits) – Fall REQUIRED
- ECE 835: Light Interactions with Quantum Materials (3 credits) – Spring
- PHYSICS 799: Independent Study (flexible credit) – Anytime
Hardware pathway with Solid-State focus (courses are listed in increasing number, REQUIRED courses are listed first):
- PHYSICS 551: Solid State Physics (3 credits) – Fall/Spring REQUIRED
- PHYSICS 623: Electronic Aids to Measurement (4 credits) – Spring REQUIRED
- ECE 549: Integrated Circuits Fabrication Lab (4 credits) – Spring
- PHYSICS 799: Independent Study (flexible credit) – Anytime