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Master of Quantum Science and Technology at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

Master of Quantum Science and Technology is a master's programme in Physics and Astronomy, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: Quantum science and technology

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Quantum science and technology The UCLA MQST program is a one-year, full-time program that consists of ten courses (40 units), an internship, and a capstone presentation on the internship. The program is centered around hands-on research through three laboratory classes (QST 410 - 412), which introduce the students to the topics and technology of the field. These classes are completed with three theory classes (Physics 245, QST 402 - 403), which are crafted to bring students from diverse backgrounds to a working knowledge of QST topics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: March 1, 2027. GRE: Accepted but not required. Subject not required. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose. Applicants must present an excellent undergraduate record in addition to meeting the University minimum requirements. Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor's degree with at least one semester or quarter of college-level coursework in upper division quantum mechanics, and at least one semester or quarter of college-level coursework in upper division electricity and magnetism. Please note that Advanced Placement (AP) courses do not fulfill this requirement.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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