Program Overview

Maîtrise en Physique - Cheminement en Sciences et Technologies Quantiques

Overview

The Maîtrise en Physique - Cheminement en Sciences et Technologies Quantiques is a master's program offered by the Université de Sherbrooke. This program specializes in a unique domain, focusing on the future of quantum sciences and technologies.

Program Details

• Duration: The program can be completed in three trimesters, with a possible recognition of 9 credits from a bachelor's degree in physics or an equivalent discipline.
• Stage: The program includes a paid research internship in an academic or industrial setting, allowing students to gain practical experience.
• Interdisciplinary Formation: The program provides an interdisciplinary education covering the main axes of quantum sciences and technologies, aligned with market needs.
• Further Studies: Students have the possibility to pursue a doctorate in physics or electrical engineering after completing this program.

Objectives

• Deepen Knowledge: To deepen students' basic knowledge in physics, information, and quantum sciences, as well as quantum materials.
• Theoretical and Practical Tools: To introduce students to theoretical tools and experimental methods used in quantum sciences and technologies.
• Project Management and Entrepreneurship: To acquire good project management practices and basic notions of business models and entrepreneurship, through pedagogical activities proposing specific examples in the quantum sciences and technologies sector.
• Research Initiation: To initiate students into research in a state-of-the-art quantum research laboratory or in leading companies in the quantum technologies sector.

Contents

Quantum Sciences

• Quantum Mechanics Update: Update on quantum mechanics, quantum information, and quantum computing.
• Nano-electronics: Quantum nano-electronics.
• Quantum Algorithms: Quantum algorithms.
• Photonics and Quantum Optics: Photonics and quantum optics.

Physics

• Mesoscopic Physics: Physics of mesoscopic systems.
• Coherent States of Matter: Coherent states of matter.
• Quantum Materials Physics: Physics of quantum materials.
• Experimental Methods in Solid-State Physics: Experimental methods in solid-state physics.
• Advanced Material Characterization Methods: Advanced methods for characterizing materials.

Complementary Skills

• Project Management: Management of research projects.
• Entrepreneurship: Basics of entrepreneurship in the context of quantum technologies.
• Multidisciplinary Research: Introduction to multidisciplinary research approaches.
• Social Issues Related to Quantum Sciences: Social issues and implications of quantum sciences and technologies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can integrate into the job market in sectors undergoing significant transformation due to quantum sciences and technologies, such as:

• Classical to Quantum Electronics: Transition from classical electronics to quantum electronics.
• Advanced Materials and Devices: Development of advanced materials and devices.
• Telecommunications: Quantum telecommunications.
• Cybersecurity: Quantum cybersecurity.
• Artificial Intelligence: Quantum artificial intelligence.
• Energy: Quantum energy applications.

Admission Requirements

Canadian Candidates

• Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree in physics, physical engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Cumulative Average: Have a cumulative average of at least 2.7 out of 4.3 or equivalent.
• French Language Proficiency: Possess a very good knowledge of the French language. A test to validate the level of French may be required.

International Candidates

• Entente with the University of Origin: The university or engineering school of origin must have a signed agreement with the Université de Sherbrooke.
• Successful Completion of First Year of Master's: Have successfully completed the first year of a Master's program in France or the first two years of an engineering school in France.
• French Language Proficiency: Possess a very good knowledge of the French language. A test to validate the level of French may be required.

Program Structure

The program is structured over three trimesters, including a research internship. For Canadian candidates, recognition of up to 9 credits from previous studies is possible. For international candidates, especially those from France, recognition of credits and integration into the program are facilitated through existing agreements.