MS Quantum Information Science and Technology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Quantum Information Science and Technology prepares students to work in the rapidly growing area of quantum information science and technology. It features customized QIST courses and allows relevant courses from Physics and other departments. The research component can be satisfied on campus, at Brookhaven National Laboratory, or through an internship with an industrial partner.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: Minimum two semesters and one summer; more usually two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Core courses are Quantum Information Science, QIST Laboratory, and Quantum Information Physical Systems and Materials, plus one 3-credit focus area course (for example Solid-State Electronics, Quantum Optics or Quantum Programming) and 12 credits of electives from physics, computer science, electrical engineering and chemistry (for example Quantum Computing and Applications, Cryptography, Nanoelectronics). Students complete a research project and 6 credits of special research projects or master's thesis research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Physics and Astronomy graduate admission: a bachelor's degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution (need not be in physics); a minimum grade average of B in all undergraduate coursework and B or better in sciences and mathematics; acceptance by the department and Graduate School. Provisional admission without financial support is possible in special cases.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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