February 18, 2025 -- Oxford University’s brand new MSc in Quantum Technologies is an innovative interdisciplinary course that provides students with a technical overview of modern quantum technologies for computing, sensing and communications. The 12-month course has an emphasis on industry connections, practical training and research projects.

‘This new course has been designed for those who want to lead our quantum future, in industry or in academia,’ explains Professor Andrew Daley, course director. ‘Oxford has internationally leading researchers across physics, engineering, computer science, materials, chemistry and mathematics, and in this course you will have opportunities to learn from academics in all of these departments. In addition to leading three successive national quantum technologies hubs, Oxford has recently inaugurated the Oxford Quantum Institute, which brings together researchers in quantum science and technology under one interdisciplinary umbrella. This is an incredibly exciting time to be at Oxford and to connect across the wider UK landscape as part of the second quantum revolution.’

Interdisciplinary learning

The MSc in Quantum Technologies is taught across the Departments of Physics, Engineering Science, Materials, Computer Science, Mathematics and Chemistry and combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on practical training and direct industry engagement.

Close engagement with industry

The programme includes seminar-based compulsory modules that will provide students with the opportunity to interact with pioneers from the quantum technologies sector and explore potential career paths. These connections are not just academic; they are potential gateways to future employment and collaborative research projects.

Research for the future

At the heart of the course is a four-month research project, placing students either within the university's cutting-edge research teams or with industrial partners. This project is an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional research setting, tackling real challenges and developing solutions that could shape the future of technology.

The MSc in Quantum Technologies has been designed to make the subject material accessible to students with backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, computer science and related disciplines, as well as physics.