General electives first year
After the core programme each student chooses a profile: through elective courses more specialised knowledge in one of the three application areas of quantum science and technology (quantum computing and simulations, quantum communication or quantum sensing and metrology) is acquired, see also article 4.
The elective courses build on the core programme (see article 5.1.2) and aim at breadth as well as depth in specific topics. They focus on scientific and technical subjects relating to and recommended for at least one of the profiles (quantum computing and simulations, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology). For each profile, the student should take the elective course(s) specified under the profiles below. The remaining courses can be taken from the general list under this text block.
Quantum Computing and simulations profile
Students wishing to specialise in the profile quantum computing and simulations are advised to take at least one of the following three courses:
AP3433 Theoretical Concepts of Quantum Hardware, 4EC
WI4659 Applied Quantum Algorithms, 6EC
4343APQAL Applied Quantum Algorithms, 6EC
Quantum communication profile
Students wishing to specialise in the profile quantum communication are advised to take at least one of the following courses:
CS4090 Quantum Communication and Cryptography, 5EC
AP3433 Theoretical Concepts of Quantum Hardware, 4EC
Quantum sensing and metrology profile
Students wishing to specialise in the profile quantum sensing and metrology are advised to take the following course:
- AP3433 Theoretical Concepts of Quantum Hardware, 4EC
The electives listed below per location have been pre-approved by the Board of Examiners. If students are interested in taking an elective that is not listed below, they are advised to contact the Board of Examiners via the approval form to check the eligibility of the elective they want to take.
More info
The Master’s programme in Quantum Information Science & Technology is a cooperation between two Dutch universities:
Leiden University:
Faculty of Science
Delft University of Technology
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science
QuTech Research Institute
This MSc programme is designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Astronomy. For the admission requirements, please go to the QIST website.
Questions? Please email Info-MSc-QIST@tudelft.nl
Career Orientation
During the MSc Quantum Information Science & Technology we want to provide you with the best possible preparation for the job market. In addition to knowledge, it is important that you develop skills, gain practical experience, orientate on positions & careers, and reflect on your own profile and development.
QIST graduates are expected to find employment in the following type of organisations:
1. Universities and research institutes that work on the further development of quantum technology, often in cooperation with companies;
2. Companies that are building (components for) a quantum computer, a quantum communication network or quantum sensors; a substantial amount of these are small companies, often start-ups growing at a fast pace, but this category also includes large companies such as Microsoft and Intel;
3. Companies that expect to make use of quantum technology in the (near) future and that closely follow developments; these are often large companies such as banks, ASML, Volkswagen, and Shell.
Currently, employment is concentrated in the industrial companies, universities and research institutes (types 1 and 2). We expect the third type to grow once quantum applications will have been developed.
Our students can use both the Leiden University and Delft University of Technology career networks in order to orient and prepare themselves for the job market:
❖Our study associations, Vereniging voor Technische Physica (VvTP) and De Leidsche Flesch (DLF) organise career events, such as interesting lectures by possible future employees, researchers and alumni.
Leiden University:
❖ Science Career Service
Science Career Service, one of the utilities of the Science faculty, offers information and advice on study (re)orientation, career planning and personal professional profile as well as preparation for the job market, such as job applications. Facilities provided to students include online information, walk-in consultations, workshops and individual counselling sessions. In addition, Science Career Service offers expertise and support to programmes that want to strengthen the connection between their curriculum and the job market. This can vary from providing specific guest lectures/workshops to advising on integrating career orientation programmes into the curriculum.
❖ LU Career Zone
The Leiden University Career Zone is the website for students and alumni of Leiden University to support their (study) career planning. You will find advice, information, video recordings of webinars and tools such as professional tests to get an idea of your personal profile. You can also explore positions and sectors, you will find tips about CV, job application, LinkedIn and there is a vacancy platform that you can make use of.
❖ Mentornetwerk
Leiden University likes to prepare students and young alumni well for the job market. For this we use the knowledge and experience of Leiden alumni. To bring students and young alumni with questions about their careers into contact with experienced alumni, Leiden University has established the Mentornetwerk. Students and young alumni can register for free.
Delft University of Technology
❖ TU Delft Career Centre: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/alumni/lifelong-learning/career-centre
Contact
Do you have questions about your (study) career choices and has the above information not been able to help you further? Please contact one of the study advisors via academiccounsellor-QIST@tudelft.nl.
