Program Overview

Master in Fundamental Physics: Nanotechnologies and Quantum Devices

The Master in Fundamental Physics: Nanotechnologies and Quantum Devices is an international two-year master program that provides high-level theoretical and experimental training on different types of quantum phenomena, with a particular emphasis on quantum devices and nanotechnologies.

Program Overview

This program aims to create a professional figure with the complementary competences of a modern quantum physicist and a physical engineer in the area of nanotechnology-based quantum devices. Students receive state-of-the-art training in nanofabrication and nanocharacterizing, thanks to access to Politecnico labs (first year) and to Université Paris Cité cleanroom and the dedicated nanoscience teaching platform (second year).

Language and Length of Study

• Language(s) of instruction: English (100%)
• Length of study: 2 years, full-time

Partner and Course Location

• Partner: Politecnico di Torino
• Course Location:
  • 1st year: Politecnico di Torino, Italy
  • 2nd year: Université Paris Cité, France (including a 4-month internship)

Degrees Awarded

• Master Physique Fondamentale et Applications, parcours Dispositifs Quantiques, Université Paris Cité
• Laurea Magistrale in Nanotechnologies for ICTs, Politecnico di Torino

Entry Requirements

This course is addressed to students who have validated a bachelor's degree in physics, materials science, engineering (with physics orientation), and to students of "Ecoles supérieures" (École polytechnique, École Normale…).

Language Pre-requisites

• B2 level in English

Skills and Competencies Developed

This training is twofold, aiming at preparing students for fundamental research in physics research centers and training them to become skilled professionals. Students will develop:

• Experimental and theoretical knowledge in quantum physics (photonics, electronics, spintronics, nanomagnetism, 2D materials, nanomaterials, solid physics, quantum information)
• Capacity to carry out nanoscience projects (bibliography, training in clean rooms, measurements using the nanoscience platform, project outcomes presentation)
• Ability to carry out a research project (end-of-year internship)

Career Opportunities

Thanks to this well-established network, students find many opportunities after graduation, both in academics and in the industrial sector. After the master's degree, they can be directly employed as specialized scientists or engineers in high-tech industries or start a PhD thesis work in outstanding public or private research laboratories.