Quantum Information Science and Technologies (PhD) at University of Bristol

The Quantum Information Science & Technologies (QIST) CDT offers a unique postgraduate training and development programme for those wishing to pursue a career in the sector. It supports both fundamental and applied research that will enable new forms of computation, sensing, and communications that address major societal challenges. Combining the expertise at the University of Bristol and the University of Sussex, the aim of the QIST CDT is to train the UK's best quantum scientists and engineers, capable of working in all areas of the burgeoning QIST ecosystem.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Physics  |  Duration: Up to four years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a cohort-based training programme with modules delivered by the University of Bristol and the University of Sussex plus either one 6-month-long independent research project or two 3-month-long exploratory research projects. Successful completion of Year 1 is required to progress. Years 2-4 form the research phase leading to the PhD degree.

Career pathways

Underpinned by world-class research and industrial expertise, our four-year doctoral programme offers a stimulating experience for those seeking academic excellence and a route into the growing quantum technologies industry. Our extensive network of academic and industrial partners provides the opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge science.

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