University of Calgary : Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing - QUAC

Contact Information

Email address: prograd.science@ucalgary.ca
Web page URL: https://science.ucalgary.ca/current-students/graduate/graduate-science-centre

1. Credentials Offered

Graduate Certificate in Quantum Computing
Graduate Diploma in Quantum Computing

Each of the credentials can be completed full- or part-time.

Students can choose to apply directly to one of the credentials or complete the individual credentials via a laddered pathway.

Laddered Pathway from the Graduate Certificate to the Graduate Diploma

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Quantum Computing may receive laddering credit for the 12 units of coursework completed in the certificate program if they are subsequently accepted into the Graduate Diploma in Quantum Computing program within 5 years of beginning the certificate.

2. Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs in Quantum Computing is competitive and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to any program.

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, admission into each of the credentials requires:

A four-year Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent calculated on the last 60 units completed.
Successful completion of:

3-unit undergraduate course in linear algebra (MATH 211 or equivalent)
3-unit undergraduate course in computer programming (CPSC 231 or CPSC 217 or equivalent, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in computer programming)

Resume or CV.

Note: In exceptional circumstances, individuals who do not meet formal academic requirements but who have significant life achievement and/or work experience may be considered for admission to the programs in Quantum Computing (see Admissions - Qualifications). The applicant must provide the Quantum Computing Program Director with evidence demonstrating the potential to successfully undertake these programs. An in-person interview may also be required with the Program Director.

3. Application Deadlines

The deadline for completed applications is available on the Future Students website:

Graduate Certificate: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/explore-programs/quantum-computing-certificate

Graduate Diploma: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/explore-programs/quantum-computing-diploma

4. Advanced Credit

Advanced credit will not normally be given for any of the Quantum Computing credentials.

5. Course Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Quantum Computing

The Certificate requires 12 units of coursework consisting of:

Graduate Diploma in Quantum Computing

The Diploma requires 24 units of coursework consisting of:

a) 12 units of courses from:

b) followed by 12 units of courses from:

6. Flexible Grade Option

The Graduate programs in Quantum Computing will permit the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course offered by the program.

Students may choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.

The use of the CG grade may affect students' eligibility for internal awards.

7. Credit for Undergraduate Courses

Credit will not be granted for undergraduate courses.

8. Time Limits

The expected completion time for the Graduate Certificate in Quantum Computing is four months. The maximum completion time for the Certificate is two years from the start of the program.

The expected completion time for the Graduate Diploma in Quantum Computing is eight months (direct entry pathway), and four months for students laddering from the Graduate Certificate program. The maximum completion time for the Graduate Diploma is two years from the start of the Diploma program.

9. Supervisory Assignments

An Academic Coordinator is assigned to each cohort in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma programs.

10. Financial Assistance

Students enrolled in any of the Quantum Computing Graduate Credentials are not eligible for University of Calgary awards administered through the Graduate Awards Competition but may be eligible for program recommended awards.

For information on awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section.

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