Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Quantum Technology degree requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000-level courses.
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
PHYS6711 Fundamentals of Noise and Measurement
6 units from completion of Science and Society Courses from the following list:
PHYS6205 Physics for Future Leaders
A minimum of 6 units from the following courses
PHYS6013 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS6101 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
A maximum of 6 units from completion of Quantum Technology Elective courses
PHYS6032 Condensed Matter Physics
PHYS8721 Advanced Imaging Methods and Systems
EMSC8722 Advanced Detector Systems
ENGN6223 Control Systems
MATH6111 Scientific Computing
COMP6730 Programming for Scientists
MGMT7161 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
MGMT7165 Innovation
MGMT7020 Technology and Project Management
6 units from completion of Science and Society Courses from the following list:
PHYS8752 Quantum Industry
A minimum of 12 units from completion courses from the following list
PHYS8750 Special Topics in Quantum Technology (can be taken multiple times up to a maximum of 24 units)
18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
PHYS6701 Rapid Prototyping and Systems Integration (this course must be taken twice in consecutive semesters)
PHYS8751 Quantum Technology
A maximum of 12 units from completion of further Quantum Technology Elective courses
A maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by the ANU.
Hurdle Requirements
Students must complete the Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in order to commence the Master degree.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PHYS6101 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 6 units OR PHYS6013; | PHYS6711 Fundamentals of Noise and Measurement 6 units | Quantum Technology Elective course 6 units | ANU Elective 6 units |
| PHYS8751 Quantum Technology 6 units | PHYS6205 Physics for Future Leaders 6 units | PHYS6701 Rapid Prototyping and Systems Integration 6 units | ANU Elective 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | PHYS8750 Special Topics in Quantum Technology 6 to 12 units | PHYS8750 Special Topics in Quantum Technology 6 to 12 units | PHYS6701 Rapid Prototyping and Systems Integration 6 units | ANU Elective 6 units |
| PHYS8752 Quantum Industry 6 units | Quantum Technology Elective course 6 units | Quantum Technology Elective course 6 units | ANU Elective 6 units |
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent
- with a grade point average of at least 5/7
- with at least 8 courses in the field of Physics and/or Engineering and/or Mathematics (minimum grade point average of 5/7 in these subjects)
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Assessment of Qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Cognate Disciplines
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics
Indicative fees
Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $43,680.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Quantum technologies such as computing, metrology and communications have the potential to vastly change our world, as they push us towards the Quantum Age. By exploiting quantum phenomena, society-changing technologies such as unbreakable cryptography or exponentially faster computers are poised to become a reality. Recently, many of these technologies have matured to the point that a commercial quantum industry is emerging. This has been met with huge investments from government and industry, both domestically and internationally.
The coming Quantum Age will require a technically-skilled workforce to serve the needs of this new and rapidly evolving industry. There will also be an increased demand for knowledge of the field within government, defence, finance, professional services and related sectors. This program equips you with the required skills and knowledge of the scientific, technical, business and societal aspects of quantum technology to be highly competitive in the emerging quantum industries of the present day and of the future.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
This program is available for applications to commence from First Semester, 2019
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate high level knowledge in the area of their study;
- apply their knowledge in the discipline to new problems;
- interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to the discipline;
- demonstrate theoretical and/or practical skills relevant to techiques and research methodology for the discipline;
- critically analyse data within the discipline to reach independent conclusions
- demonstrate a critical understanding of science in society.
- clearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats
