Master's Thesis in Quantum Technology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 60
- Course code
- KVANTE399
- Teaching language
- 1. Norwegian2. English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Objective:
The course aims to provide the candidate with high-level theoretical knowledge and practical skills in quantum technology, with specialization in a specific field. Based on this knowledge and skillset, the candidate should be capable of carrying out an independent, research-based master’s thesis, developed in consultation with a supervisor, within the chosen research field. The candidate should be able to both make use of established knowledge and contribute to the further development of the field. A candidate who completes the master’s program will gain experience in presenting their own results and theories both orally and in writing, as well as training in retrieving and evaluating relevant scientific literature.
Content:
The research fields in which a master’s thesis may be conducted span several areas within quantum technology, such as quantum sensing, quantum communication, quantum algorithms, quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and simulations. Theoretical and practical specialization topics are chosen depending on the subject of the master’s thesis.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
• demonstrates a solid general understanding of quantum technology, especially within their chosen specialization
• demonstrates a detailed understanding of current scientific literature relevant to the student's master's project
• knows how to contribute new knowledge to the field of quantum technology using scientific methods
• is familiar with the ethical standards relevant to scientific research work
Skills
The student
• can acquire, analyze, and apply new knowledge within quantum technology
• can analyze problems and pursue them using theoretical and experimental methods
• can analyze, interpret, and discuss their own results in a professionally sound and critical manner
• can carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision, but with a high degree of independence and personal initiative, and in accordance with research ethics
General Competence
The student
• can communicate academic issues, analyses, and conclusions to peers
• can analyze and critically assess scientific sources of information and use them to structure and formulate reasoning and new ideas
• can contribute to innovation and new thinking in quantum technology
• demonstrates understanding and respect for scientific values such as openness, precision, and reliability
Full-time/Part-time
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to the Integrated Master's programme in Quantum Technology at the Department of Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
After the master's thesis has been submitted and approved, the master program is concluded with an oral examination. The oral exam consists of a public presentation of about 30 minutes where the student presents an overview of the thesis. The external examiner and the supervisor shall be present at the public presentation. After the presentation an oral examination/ discussion of the thesis follows.
Prior to the presentation the external examiner should decide on a preliminary grade for the thesis. The quality of the presentation together with the oral examination/conversation shall only have an adjusting effect on the final grade of the thesis. It is only the final grade which is announced to the student and which appears on the grade transcript.