MSc 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 in theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. For those seeking advanced studies in Physics and Astronomy, you've found an exceptional choice. The Graduate Studies in Physics (GSiP) program stands as one of Canada's - and the world's - most substantial physics and astronomy graduate programs. Our culture of teamwork and creativity delivers a uniquely diverse graduate education experience. The University of Waterloo's Department of Physics and Astronomy ranks within the global top 100 (QS rankings 2020) and hosts pioneering, Nobel Prize-winning research, including the 2018 Physics Nobel. We form a vital component of Waterloo's growing physics network, collaborating with institutions like the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, and Waterloo Center for Astrophysics.

The Quantum Information specialization is an interdisciplinary graduate program involving six Science and Engineering departments plus the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). Participants complete core and specialized quantum information courses while pursuing this research-intensive MSc degree. Each student collaborates closely with a pre-assigned graduate supervisor to conduct novel quantum information research, ultimately producing an original MSc thesis.