Skip to main content

This portal uses its own or third-party cookies for analytical purposes, as well as links to third-party portals in order to share content on social networks. You can get more information in the cookies policy.

Master’s Degree in Quantum Information Science and Technologies

Modality
In-person
Branch of knowledge
Science
Ambit of knowledge
Física y astronomía.
School(s)
Faculty of Physics
Rúa Xosé María Suárez Núñez, s/n, 15782
Santiago de Compostela
881813952 (Conserxería)
881813954 (Decanato)
fisica.decanato@usc.gal
Campus
Santiago de Compostela
Coordinator
Javier Mas Sole
Contact
javier.mas@usc.es

Science is in the midst of a ‘second quantum revolution’ that seeks to harness the control over quantum phenomena achieved in recent decades to create effective technologies in different fields, particularly in information management. This new revolution will generate significant opportunities in the coming years, associated with simulation technologies, sensors, computing, communications and cryptography. Expected applications include the efficient handling of very large data sets, the solution of exponential combinatorial problems (with applications to logistics), the computer design of molecules and drugs, the implementation of secret communications and secure key generation, or the ability to measure physical quantities with much greater precision (quantum metrology).

  • Duration: 1 academic year
    RUCT code: 4318542
    ECTS Number: 60
    Seats number: 8

    Dean or center director:
    MARIA ELENA LOPEZ LAGO
    elena.lopez.lago@usc.es

    Title coordinator:
    Javier Mas Sole
    javier.mas@usc.es

    Use languages:
    Spanish, Galician, English

    Coordinator university:
    University of Santiago de Compostela

    Partaker universities:
    University of Santiago de Compostela University of A Coruña University of Vigo

    Last accreditation date:
    30/05/2023

  • Completion conditions:

    Compulsory: 15
    Electives: 27
    External internships OB 3
    Master's final project: 15
    Total: 60

    The Master's syllabus does not include specialisations or mentions, but it does include voluntary itineraries that may be included in the SET.

    -Quantum Computing
    -Quantum Communications
    -Quantum Information Physics

    To obtain the master's degree for a pathway, students will have to take the 15 optional credits of the corresponding module.

  • Plan de estudos de 60 ECTS que se estrutura do seguinte modo:

    • Obrigatorios 15
    • Opativos 27
    • Prácticas externas 3
    • Traballo fin de máster 15

      O plan de estudos do máster non contempla especialidades pero si itinerarios de carácter voluntario que poderán figurar no SET:

      • Computación Cuántica
      • Comunicacións Cuánticas
      • Física da Información Cuántica

      Para obter o máster por un itinerario o alumnado terá que cursar os 15 créditos optativos do módulo correspondente.

    • - To provide specialised and advanced training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies that will enable students to join technological companies or competitive research groups.
      - To provide up-to-date knowledge of the state of development of a field that is evolving every day, as well as of its main players.
      - To acquire skills and abilities in one or more specific aspects of quantum technologies: computing, communications, metrology, etc.
      - To introduce students to research topics that will enable them to contemplate the option of doing a doctoral thesis.

    • Mobility

      La movilidad de los/as estudiantes está regulada a través del “Reglamento de intercambios interuniversitarios”. A través de la Oficina de Relaciones Exteriores se gestionan programas de intercambio tanto nacionales (SICUE), como europeos (ERASMUS) y extracomunitarios (intercambios con países de América Latina o países de habla inglesa):

      Portal Internacional

      Internships

      Las prácticas externas obligatorias constituyen una materia de tres créditos ECTS que deberá cursar el alumno/a. El objetivo de esta materia es que el estudiante conozca la realidad laboral de una empresa o institución, adquiriendo experiencia y habilidades profesionales y aplicando en un entorno real los conocimientos adquiridos.

      Las prácticas externas obligatorias podrán complementarse cursando la materia optativa “Prácticas externas II” en colaboración con organizaciones empresariales o académicas. Esta materia tiene una extensión de tres créditos ECTS.

    • La titulación contempla un trabajo fin de máster de 15 créditos. El alumno/a desarrollará un trabajo en el ámbito de las materias que está cursando cuyo alcance esté de acuerdo con el número de créditos de la materia.

    The contents of this page were updated on 07.05.2025.