Engineering Science (Quantum Science and Nanotechnology) MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary master's providing training in quantum technologies, pairing advanced physics with engineering and information sciences skills. Courses are in person.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours; about 1.5 years (full-time or part-time) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Year 1 fall: EE 518 Quantum Mechanics for Engineers, EE 563 Semiconductor Materials, PHY 527 Solid-State Physics I; spring: EE 530 Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices, EE 520 Quantum Computing and Devices, EE 539 Information Theory and Coding; three electives (e.g. EE 524, EE 555, EE 638, PHY 528); project or thesis options.

Career pathways

Roles in quantum computing and communication, quantum sensing, simulation of quantum systems and advanced transistor concepts, in industry, research institutions and government laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Materials Engineering/Science or a closely related field; minimum GPA 3.0 (B). GRE optional; letters of recommendation not required; statement of purpose; resume/CV; unofficial transcripts (official after offer); $100 application fee. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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