📖Program Curriculum

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the in Quantum Technology include lectures tutorials seminars laboratory practical classes small group supervisions and private study In the final part of the programme you will undertake a research project which will be supervised by a member of staff who works within the area of quantum technologies This extended project will give an opportunity to be embedded into a research group working at the cutting edge of their particular field

Each course is assessed separately; assessment methods include written examinations verbal and written reports of practical project work multiple choice questions oral and poster presentations of project work

Core courses

FUNDAMENTALS OF SENSING AND MEASUREMENT (20 credits semester 1)
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN QUANTUM OPTICS (10 credits semester 1)
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (20 credits semester 1)
ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS FOR PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY (10 credits semester 2)
MICRO & NANO TECHNOLOGY (20 credits semester 2)
project - either

MSC PROJECT in Physics or
MSC PROJECT in Engineering
Optional courses

RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM FIELDS (10 credits semester 1)
GROUPS AND SYMMETRIES (10 credits semester 1)
STATISTICAL MECHANICS (10 credits semester 1)
QUANTUM THEORY (10 credits semester 1)
ELECTRONIC DEVICES 3 (10 credits semester 1)
NANOFABRICATION (10 credits semester 1)
LASERS AND INTEGRATED OPTICS M (10 credits semester 1)
MANAGING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (ENGINEERING) (10 credits semester 1)
QUANTUM AND ATOM OPTICS (10 credits semester 2)
QUANTUM INFORMATION (10 credits semester 2)
IMAGING AND DETECTORS (10 credits semester 2)
MAGNETISM & SUPERCONDUCTIVITY (10 credits semester 2)
QUANTUM ELECTRONIC DEVICES 4 (20 credits semester 2)
OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS (20 credits semester 2)
MSC PROJECT
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract

CAREER PROSPECTS
You will be well equipped for a variety of careers either in an academic or industrial setting You will also be well qualified to pursue a doctoral degree eg in the School of Physics & Astronomy or the James Watt School of Engineering The Glasgow-led Quantum Technology Hub has strong links with national labs industry and these present an excellent opportunity for future career opportunities including

Leonardo (defence & security)
Thales (defence & security)
BAE Systems (defence & security)
Lockheed Martin (defence & security)
DSTL (defence & security)
National Physical Laboratory (national standards laboratory)
Bridgeporth (environmental monitoring)
Clydespace (space technology)
Schlumberger (seismic monitoring)
M-squared (sources and detectors)
Coherent (sources and detectors)
Photon Force (sources and detectors)
ST Micro (nanofabrication)
Kelvin Nanotechnology (nanofabrication)
Our graduating students working within this area have an excellent track record of further academic study (postdoctoral research posts or academic positions) and employment within industry

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

224 RMB

Tuition fee:

25,980 GBP per year

25,980 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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