Chestnut Hill,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physics - Quantum Information Science in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,760
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Quantum information science explores how to harness quantum mechanical principles for advancing computing, communication, and measurement technologies. Unique quantum effects like superposition and entanglement emerge in carefully controlled atomic-scale systems ("qubits"), offering possibilities to surpass traditional technological boundaries. Specifically, by adjusting qubit interactions, these quantum systems can reveal new understandings of quantum materials and serve as building blocks for future quantum computers. Current research focuses in our department spans quantum sensing, information transfer dynamics, teleportation, error mitigation techniques, and topological approaches to quantum computation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts of all previous work
Three letters of Recommendation
The GRE General Test and Physics Subject Test are recommended but not required Submitting GRE scores may be advantageous in many situations by providing additional information that is not delivered by other application materials
Applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL or the International English Language Testing System IELTS exam This requirement is waived for those whose highest degree is from an English speaking country
Statement of Purpose
GRE General Test recommended
GRE Subject Test recommended
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Students who speak a native language other than English must provide evidence of English proficiency A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test or 7.0 or higher on the IELTS test is required.
Tuition
USD
39,760