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Get certified in Quantum Information Science (QIS)

This graduate certificate program will offer graduate students in STEM majors a solid foundation on quantum science and training in the interdisciplinary skills needed to pursue careers in the rapidly growing field of Quantum Information Science (QIS). QIS has revolutionized society in the past two decades, serving as the basis of emerging technologies such as medical image processing, autonomous vehicles, quantum computers, quantum-enhanced precision measurements and secure quantum communication. This program will build a sustainable and robust education pipeline that aligns with OSU Land-Grant commitments and responds to the urgent national need for a home-grown quantum-ready workforce.

Overview

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The goal of this certificate program is to prepare graduate students for a career in Quantum Information Science (QIS) through interdisciplinary education and cutting-edge research. This program will introduce graduate students to modern developments in quantum physics and important milestones achieved in Quantum Information Science and also provide students the foundation to contribute to the frontiers of research on real-world quantum computing platforms, such as superconducting qubits, topological qubits, trapped ions, neutral atoms and nitrogen vacancy centers. 

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Coursework

The following classes are required for the certificate (12 credit hours):

  • PHYS 5613 Quantum Mechanics I
  • PHYS 5503 Frontiers of Quantum Information Science
  • PHYS 5663 Solid State Physics I
  • PHYS 6423 Quantum Optics

The classes taken to satisfy these requirements must be listed in the Plan of Study. The graduate certificate in QIS may be completed in conjunction with the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Photonics.

 

Cost and Assistance

WARNING: This program is not yet approved for Federal Financial Aid. View the OSU approved programs list.

 

Cost for on-campus enrollment

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