PhD in Physics - Quantum Information in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Our Physics program ranks among Canada's most extensive, providing courses in applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing for both graduate and undergraduate students. This research-driven department concentrates on five key areas: astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, optics, and quantum computing, with faculty experts specializing in theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. For those seeking advanced studies in Physics and Astronomy, our Graduate Studies in Physics (GSiP) program stands as one of Canada's - and the world's - most substantial physics and astronomy graduate programs. Our collaborative culture and innovative spirit create a uniquely diverse graduate experience. The University of Waterloo's Department of Physics and Astronomy ranks among the global top 100 (QS rankings 2020) and hosts groundbreaking, Nobel Prize-winning research, including the 2018 Physics Nobel. We form a vital component of Waterloo's thriving physics network, partnering with renowned institutes like the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, and Waterloo Center for Astrophysics. PhD candidates collaborate closely with assigned supervisors to conduct original physics research, culminating in a doctoral thesis.

The Quantum Information specialization represents an interdisciplinary graduate program involving six Science and Engineering departments plus the Institute for Quantum Computing. Participants complete core and specialized quantum information courses while working with pre-assigned supervisors on original research, ultimately producing a PhD thesis based on their quantum information investigations.