At a glance

Quantum computing is a technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations in a much faster and more efficient way than classical computers. Instead of using bits, which can either be 0 or 1, quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, which can be both 0 and 1 simultaneously.

Quantum information could soon be used to optimize complex systems such as supply chains or transportation networks, accelerate drug discovery and development, and enhance cryptography and data security. It could also be used to simulate complex physical systems such as weather patterns or the behavior of molecules, which could have applications in fields such as materials science and renewable energy..

Inspired by the National Quantum Initiative and the CHIPS Act, our Quantum Information Science certificate program prepares you for the quantum workforce with 5 courses (undergraduate) or 4 courses (graduate) in just one academic year. The program is directed by the Department of Physics, however a physics background is not required. If you are an engineer, mathematician or computer scientist in the IT industry, join the quantum revolution!