Student's Guide
Quantum Science and Engineering
Degree class
LM-44
Degree required
Laurea I Livello
Admission
Libero
Language
ENG
Department
Fisica "Ettore Pancini"
The programme at a glance
Quantum technologies (QT) have radically innovative characteristics and have an intersectorial impact, in strong discontinuity with the technologies available today. The transformation that is envisaged is disruptive, QT having direct and far-reaching repercussions in many fields, from information technology to biology, from telecommunications to engineering, from chemistry to pharmaceuticals, from medicine to the environment. Some quantum solutions are already on the market. At national level the great interest is testified by special measures dedicated to QT in the National Research Plan (PNR) 2021-2027 and in the Piano nazionale ripresa resilienza (PNRR) under the framework of both the National Center C1 on High Performance Computing, with a special spoke dedicated to Quantum Computation, and the Partnership PE4, entirely devoted to Quantum Technologies. Building on continental scientific excellence, the European Commission launched the 10-year Quantum Flagship program funded with 1 billion euros in 2018 for research and development projects under Horizon 2020. The revolution promised by quantum technologies requires a wide scientific community with multidisciplinary skills. Training will have to ensure the functioning of the entire supply chain from basic research to the competitiveness of Italian high-tech companies, with an enhancement of people with key skills, startups capable of transferring and implementing new technologies and companies capable of integrating QT into systems and services. The Master Degree in Quantum Science and Engineering (QS&E) aims at preparing this new generation of quantum scientists and engineers. All courses will be hold in English and experimental courses will take place in top class labs available at UNINA and in international companies collaborating with UNINA and participating to the educational project.
Job opportunities
The Master Degree in QS&E offers very relevant job opportunities as experts in quantum technologies for cutting-edge research activities in high-Tech industries, research centers and Universities. Graduate students in QS&E are entitled: i) to develop applications, systems and services based on quantum technologies aimed at quantum information and computation, quantum communication, quantum simulation, quantum sensors and metrology; ii) to develop quantum software; iii) to carry out advanced research in the field of quantum science and engineering, tackling fascinating problems in every area.
Admission and prerequisites
For the admission to the Master Degree in QS&E it is necessary to have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent title, with a study plan where credits have been achieved in the following disciplines:
– 24 CFU in Math (MAT/01-MAT/08);
– 12 CFU in Physics (FIS/01-FIS/08);
– 6 CFU in Engineering INF/01, ING-INF/05;
– 12 additional CFU in the following SSD: FIS/01-FIS/08 Physics; MAT/07 Mathematical Physics; CHIM/01-CHIM/02-CHIM/03 Chemistry; ING-IND/06; ING-IND/10; ING-IND/11; ING-IND/12; ING-IND/13; ING-IND/18; INGIND/19; ING-IND/20; ING-IND/22; ING-IND/31; ING-INF/01; ING-INF/02; ING-INF/06; ING-INF/07 Engineering.
English level B2 is also required.
The study plan in detail
Apart from the standard above mentioned study plan, special study programs for a total 60 CFU are available for students who have already achieved a Master Degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering, and so on. Details are available in the extended Guide and in the regulations of the QS&E.
Traineeship opportunities
A wide range of agreements with companies, public and private institutions aimed at educational internships outside UNINA are available. Agreements are stipulated by UNINA on the basis of a scouting operated by Centro di Servizio di Ateneo per il Coordinamento di Progetti Speciali e l’Innovazione Organizzativa (COINOR), by Scuola Politecnica e delle Scienze di Base, and by the Departments where the Master program is operating. Professors involved in the QS&E Degree guarantee a wide network of international collaborations where it is possible to carry out internships and research stages.
https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
International exchange programmes - Erasmus programme
Training periods and stages abroad are encouraged within the framework of both Erasmus programs (www.fisica.unina.it/didattica/erasmus) and international mobility agreements not necessarily based on Erasmus programs. These last ones are not limited to Europe. We also encourage internships in companies/institutions abroad which have previously stipulated an agreement with UNINA. The procedure is similar as internships taking place in Italy.
Customizing the study plan
Apart from courses listed in table A, students can choose whatever course given in the following Master Degrees programs: Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communication and Digital Media Engineering. Students can select whatever course given at UNINA. Internship activities can be also inserted in the study plan, if previously approved. Additional credits can be acquired through activities aimed at enhancing knowledge in languages, computer science, through internships aimed at facilitating job placement. It is possible to gain credits for activities in view of the final test.
https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
Graduation thesis and final exam
The final test consists in the evaluation of a dissertation, written in English and elaborated on the basis of an original scientific work developed by the student under the supervision of one or more advisors. The candidate will present his/her work in front of a Commission chaired by the Course coordinator (or by one of his/her subsitutes) and will answer to all questions, posed by the components of the Commission. The presentation has to be in English with a duration typically ranging between 20 and 25 minutes.
Orientation to incoming students
Guidance initiatives for students will be carried out in collaboration with the other Degree Programs at Scuola Politecnica. A commission has been set up with the specific task of defining and coordinating all actions finalized to present all students the study plans.
Meetings will be scheduled to present all Degree Programs and admission requisites, and to suggest study plans more appropriate to the specific background and the expectations of each student, clarifying future job opportunities.
The calendar of the events can be found at:
https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
Career orientation and job placement
Job placement initiatives are organized in collaboration with the other Degree Programs at Scuola Politecnica. Job opportunities more specific to the field of quantum technologies will be presented in several courses of the program and will be encouraged through internships and stages. Job placements initiatives can be found at the link:
http://www.scuolapsb.unina.it/index.php/orientamento
https://www.orientamento.unina.it/
Application timeline
Enrollment and inscriptions take usually place every year in a period ranging from September 1st and October 31 according to specific regulations which are available at the link:
https://www.unina.it/didattica/sportello-studenti/guide-dello-studente
Additional information on deadlines for the presentation of individual study plans or Erasmus fellowships can be found at the link:
Courses and exams
The calendar for academic activities is split into two semesters: September-January and March-June respectively. The periods dedicated to exams are: January-February, June-July and September.
The detailed and updated calendar for all academic activities for courses and exams can be found at: https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
Timetable
Lessons will take place in classrooms in Monte S. Angelo. Lab activities will take place both at the Dipartimento di Fisica E.Pancini and at the Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione. The timetable can be found at the link:
https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
Graduation dates
Every month (except April and August) there will a session for the degree final exams. The timetable can be found at the link: https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
Contact persons
Wolfgang
Mueck
Contact person for the ERASMUS program081676916
wolfgang.mueck@unina.it
Italo
Testa
Contact person for Orientation081676473
italo.testa@unina.it
Other persons
Secretary: Nicola MIRANDA – Room 0M06 – phone: 081676874 email:segrdid.fisica@unina.it
Scientific Commission:
Angela Sara Cacciapuoti angelasara.cacciapuoti@unina.it
Carlo Forestiere carlo.forestiere@unina.it
Alioscia Hamma alioscia.hamma@unina.it
Davide Massarotti davide.massarotti@unina.it
Giovanni Acampora giovanni.acampora@unina.it
Directions
Links
Seat: Dipartimento di Fisica “Ettore Pancini”, Complesso Universitario di Monte Sant’Angelo, Via Cinthia, 21, Edificio 6. 80126 Napoli
Degree Course website: https://www.fisica.unina.it/corso-di-laurea-magistrale-in-quantum-science-and-engineering
Department website: http://www.fisica.unina.it
School website: http://www.scuolapsb.unina.it/
University website: http://www.unina.it
Orientation website: http://www.scuolapsb.unina.it/index.php/orientamento
The names of the holders, the contents, the objectives, the methods of carrying out and verifying each individual course are detailed by the individual departments of reference:
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