Programme structure
The master's programme in quantum science and technology is a two-year full-time study consisting of 120 ECTS credits.
The programme has the following structure:
- Theoretical curriculum, 60 ECTS credits
- Master's thesis, 60 ECTS credits
Course of study
See illustrations of two possible courses of study in the tables below:
Master's thesis from 2nd semester
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| 4th semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd semester | Master's course | Master's thesis | |
| 2nd semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's thesis |
| 1st semester | Master's course, HSE courses | Master's course | Master's course |
| ? | 10 ECTS | 10 ECTS | 10 ECTS |
Master's thesis from 3rd semester
| 4th semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd semester | |||
| 2rd semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's course |
| 1st semester | Master's course, HSE courses | Master's course | Master's course |
| ? | 10 ECTS | 10 ECTS | 10 ECTS |
Theoretical curriculum
The theoretical curriculum amounts to 60 ECTS credits, whereof
- at least 40 ECTS of courses on the 4000-/5000-level (whereof at least 20 ECTS must be within the fields of quantum science and/or quantum technology)
- up to 20 ECTS of advanced bachelor’s courses (2000-/3000-level) within natural science and mathematics may be included
- up to 10 ECTS may be special curriculum, or other professional training with the approval of the programme commitee
In this programme, compulsory courses amount to 20 ECTS. With the remaining 40 ECTS, you can specialise in selected areas of interest.
You compose your theoretical curriculum – within the limits of the requirements listed above – together with your supervisor(s), whom you choose in the first semester. Your supervisor follows you throughout the programme and helps you choose a topic for your master's thesis. You start the work of finding a supervisor who suits you already at the start of the first semester.
The theoretical curriculum should be completed and passed in the next to last semester. If this proves difficult, you must contact the programme coordinator in advance.
Compulsory courses
Choose one of these courses:
Students who have passed equivalent courses before admission can replace these courses with optional courses.
Choose one of these courses:
FYS4110 – Advanced Quantum Mechanics FYS4430 – Condensed Matter Physics II FYS5419 – Quantum computing and quantum machine learning FYS-MENA4111 – Quantum Mechanical Modelling of Nanomaterials KJM5600 – Quantum Chemistry MAT4430 – Quantum information theory MENA5100 ?– Advanced Topics in Materials-, Quantum and Nanotechnology (new course)
The list of courses will be expanded as new courses within quantum science and technology are made available.
Compulsory HSE courses
You must complete compulsory courses in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in the beginning of the first semester:
HMS0501 – Safety and Physical Environment HMS0502 – Positive Learning Environment HMS0505 – Electricity Safety
HSE courses do not give credits. If you have previously passed equivalent courses at the University of Oslo, you will not need to retake these.
Specialisation
You can choose to specialise in a computational, experimental, or theoretical direction. You choose the courses together with your supervisor based on your interests and the kind of master's project you will pursue. Below you will find recommended courses for each specialisation, which lay the foundation for your master's thesis. Note that the compulsory courses may be included in the specialisation.
Computational quantum science and technology
Computational quantum science and technology at UiO includes quantum chemistry, quantum machine learning, quantum algorithms, models, and programming languages ??for quantum computation.
Recommended courses
FYS4411 – Computational Physics II: Quantum Mechanical Systems FYS4480 – Quantum mechanics for many-particle systems FYS5419 – Quantum computing and quantum machine learning FYS5429 – Advanced machine learning and data analysis for the physical sciences FYS-MENA4111 – Quantum Mechanical Modelling of Nanomaterials IN5630 – Programming Language Implementation and Formalisation KJM4600 – Molecular Modeling (discontinued) KJM5631 – Multi-Scale Molecular Modeling MAT4120 – Mathematical Optimization MAT4410 – Advanced Linear Analysis
Experimental quantum science and technology
Experimental quantum science and technology at UiO includes quantum materials, semiconductor-based quantum technology, quantum sensors, and quantum optics.
Recommended courses
FYS4231 – Sensors and Measurement Technology FYS4310 – Material Science of Semiconductors FYS4430 – Condensed Matter Physics II FYS-MENA4111 – Quantum Mechanical Modelling of Nanomaterials KJM5100 – Synthesis of Inorganic Materials KJM-MENA5110 – Inorganic Structural Chemistry MENA5100 ?– Advanced Topics in Materials-, Quantum and Nanotechnology (new course)TEK4010 – Optics and Light
Theoretical quantum science
Theoretical quantum science at UiO includes fundamental problems in our understanding of nature, quantum information, entanglement in many-particle systems, quantum optics, and quantum materials.
Recommended courses
FYS4110 – Advanced Quantum Mechanics FYS4130 – Statistical Mechanics FYS4170 – Relativistic Quantum Field Theory FYS4430 – Condensed Matter Physics II FYS4480 – Quantum mechanics for many-particle systems MAT4410 – Advanced Linear Analysis MAT4430 – Quantum information theory MAT4450 – Advanced Functional Analysis
The programme has a large academic variety, and there is great flexibility within each specialisation. You get advice and support along the way from your supervisor, who helps you with the final structure of your course of study, including courses and any special curriculum. Talk to your master's supervisor about what will suit you and your project.
Special curriculum
Special curricula are lecture series, books, overview articles, or similar that have a natural connection to the master's thesis. The special curricula must not contain literature that you should have read in any case to familiarise yourself with the issues of the master's thesis.
Master's thesis
The master's thesis is an independent, time-limited research or development project under supervision. In addition to writing the master's thesis, the work on the thesis will also involve familiarising yourself with what others have done in your field in the past, defining the research questions for the thesis, finding an appropriate research method, carrying out experiments, simulating, analyzing, and concluding.
The work on the master's thesis must correspond to one academic year (60 ECTS) and ends with an oral presentation and exam at the end of the fourth semester. You must have completed all the theoretical curriculum and HSE courses in order to present the master's thesis. Read more about the master's thesis.
Selection of supervisor and master's project
You will choose your supervisor and master's thesis topic during the first semester of the programme. We recommend starting to talk to possible supervisors already during the first weeks of the semester.
The master's programme in quantum science and technology offers projects with supervisors from various fields. See our overview of the various research groups at UiO that offer master's theses related to quantum science and technology.
Note that the various research groups may have specific requirements for prior knowledge in order to complete a master's project with them. Please refer to the list of possible supervisors and master's projects to make sure that you have the necessary prior knowledge for the type of master's project you are interested in.
Studying part-time?
It is possible to complete the programme part-time. In that case, you must make an agreement with your supervisor and the programme coordinator.
Honors Certificate
Are you academically ambitious? It is possible to supplement your master's degree with an honors certificate worth 20 credits. You take the certificate concurrently with the master's programme.
Recognition of master's courses from other educational institutions
If you are admitted to the master's programme and have already completed master's courses at another institution, you can apply to have these courses recognised as part of your degree. Please contact the Department of Physics for more information.
Diploma and degree
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.