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Quantum technology delves into understanding and controlling matter at its most basic single-particle scale, offering groundbreaking ways to utilize nature's fundamental properties. This discipline creates fresh possibilities for progress in sensing and imaging, data processing, and protected communications.The Master of Quantum Technology and Computing degree delivers an extensive program covering both introductory and sophisticated quantum principles, experimental techniques, practical implementations, computational frameworks, and coding proficiency. Subjects range from advanced quantum mechanics to quantum measurement systems, computational physics approaches, quantum light phenomena, quantum information science, secure quantum networks, and quantum computation.As the quantum technology and computing sector rapidly expands toward becoming a multi-billion dollar industry, there's growing need for specialists with focused knowledge in this domain. Employment opportunities exist with quantum technology companies, global research institutions, academic settings, and quantum education initiatives like QxQ and IBMQ.Students gain additional advantages through exposure to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including the ARC Centre of Excellence in Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS), guaranteeing top-tier instruction and practical training in this cutting-edge field.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
or
(b) an honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.