University of Bristol - Science and Engineering
MSc Optoelectronic and Quantum Technologies
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 35,800 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* overseas full-time tuition
Key Summary
Quantum technologies are set to revolutionise society in many ways: from creating new types of computers to solve very difficult problems, very quickly, to making uncrackable communications systems and sensors that operate beyond conventional limits. The University of Bristol has been pioneering in this worldwide effort for more than 15 years with an approach that uses light and optoelectronic technologies to implement the required devices, circuits and systems.
On this programme you will gain a deep understanding of the design, fabrication and use of the next generation of integrated circuits, sub-systems and systems that combine optics, electronics and quantum engineering for applications in communications, computing, sensing and healthcare.
You will share units with the Quantum Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training and will be taught within the world-leading Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QETLabs) and graduate with highly desirable and emerging skills in optoelectronic and quantum information technologies.
from 25th November 2024- 4th of December 2025
This programme comprises core units, followed by an engineering project, starting during the second term and completed during the summer. Your project may be based at the University or with industrial partners.
On completion of the taught phase, you will undertake a project working with academics within QETLabs and the Smart Internet Lab on real-world research problems using our state-of-the-art facilities, including our nanofabrication cleanroom and optical laboratories.
Unit names
- A Quantum Mechanic's Toolbox
- Communication Systems & Spectral Analysis
- Future Connectivity: From Optical to Quantum
- Photonics
- Photonics SkillsForge
- Engineering Project Skills
- Capstone Project
University of Bristol is ranked 8th in the UK and 51st in the world (QS World University rankings 2026)
This innovative MSc aims to train a new generation of engineers to work in a range of companies developing quantum technologies, from corporate giants such as Google, Microsoft, Intel and IBM to startups originating in Bristol such as KETS Quantum Security, PsiQ, QLM and FluoretiQ.
You will also gain excellent preparation to further your studies with a PhD in quantum technologies, and successful graduates will have the opportunity to apply to the Quantum Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training.