MS Quantum Computing at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The M.S. in Quantum Computing is a non-thesis, 30-credit program for students with a bachelor's degree in physics or a closely related discipline and a basic grounding in quantum mechanics. It includes an industrial internship and URI partners with industrial firms and institutes.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credits (non-thesis) | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

Required courses include PHY 510 or 610 Mathematical Methods of Physics, PHY 525 Statistical Physics I, PHY 530 Electromagnetism I, PHY 570 Quantum Mechanics I, PHY 575 Introduction to Quantum Computing, PHY 576 Advanced Quantum Computing, PHY 577 Quantum Computing Internship, PHY 580 Condensed Matter Physics I and MTH 513 Linear Algebra. At least one course requires a substantial paper, and a final written and oral examination is required.

Career pathways

Quantum software development, quantum algorithm design and quantum hardware engineering in industry, academia and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in physics or a closely related discipline; GRE (including the physics subject test) recommended but not required; undergraduate average of approximately B (3.0/4.0), with applicants between 2.0 and 3.0 considered on other evidence of potential; international applicants: TOEFL 550 paper-based or iBT section minimums of Reading 20, Listening 17, Speaking 17, Writing 22 (waived with a US degree); recommendation letters; application through the Graduate School.

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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