Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Quantum Technology degree requires the completion of 96 units, of which:

A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000-level courses.

The 96 units must consist of:

24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

PHYS6500 Optical Physics (6 units)

PHYS6701 Rapid Prototyping (6 units)

PHYS8702 Prototyping and Systems Integration (6 units)

PHYS8751 Quantum Technology (6 units)

A minimum of 12 units from completion of the following integrative course

PHYS8750 Masters Special Topics in Physics (can be taken multiple times as one or multiple topics up to a maximum of 24 units)

12 units from completion of the following Science and Society courses:

PHYS6205 Physics for Future Leaders (6 units)

PHYS8752 Quantum Industry (6 units)

A minimum of 6 units from the following Quantum Mechanics courses

PHYS6013 Quantum Mechanics (6 units)

PHYS6101 Advanced Quantum Mechanics (6 units)

A minimum of 18 units from completion of Quantum Technology elective courses from the following list:

COMP6670 Introduction to Machine Learning (6 units)

COMP6730 Programming for Scientists (6 units)

EMSC8712 Electronics and Data Analysis (6 units)

ENGN6223 Control Systems (6 units)

MATH6111 Scientific Computing (6 units)

MATH6114 Number Theory and Cryptography (6 units)

MGMT7020 Technology and Project Management (6 units)

MGMT7161 New Venture Creation (6 units)

MGMT7165 Innovation (6 units)

PHYS6020 Thermal and Statistical Physics (6 units)

PHYS6032 Solid State Physics (6 units)

PHYS6102 Advanced Electromagnetism (6 units)

PHYS6502 Applied Optics (6 units)

PHYS6711 Fundamentals of Noise and Measurement (6 units)

PHYS8301 Applied Mathematical Methods in Physics (6 units)

PHYS8721 Advanced Imaging Methods and Systems (6 units)

A maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by the ANU

Study Options

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent

• with a minimum GPA of at least 5.0/7.0
• with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA.

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

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.

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.

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.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate high level knowledge in the area of their study;
2. Apply their knowledge in the discipline to new problems;
3. Interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to the discipline;
4. Demonstrate theoretical and/or practical skills relevant to techiques and research methodology for the discipline;
5. Critically analyse data within the discipline to reach independent conclusions
6. Demonstrate a critical understanding of science in society.
7. Clearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats