Applied Physics specialization: Biophysics vs Quantum

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Hi! I am starting my Master's in Applied Physics at the TU Delft next week and I have yet to decide a research track (i.e. specialization). I have narrowed my options down to bionanoscience and quantum nanoscience. Of these two, which would be better? Of course, 'better' is a vague term, so what I would like to know is which one of these:
-Has better career opportunities in industry?
-Has better prospects for an academic career?
-...Is easier? (I am only human)
 

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-Has better career opportunities in industry?
-Has better prospects for an academic career?
Research in bio-technologies has been growing very rapidly over the past decade so bionanoscience will probably land you a job faster than quantum nanoscience.
-...Is easier? (I am only human)
I don't know for sure, but if I'd have to guess, I would say quantum-nanoscience may be "easier" but not by much. In my experience, studying living systems is often more of a hassle than studying non-living systems.
 
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It is perhaps worth noting that TU-Delft is currently a real powerhouse when it comes to solid state quantum technology (which presumably includes quantum nanoscience) with at least two of the best groups in the world (not to mention the groups that use .e.g NV centres for quantum optics for e.g. loophole free Bell tests etc) . One of these groups is also working with Intel.
Moreover, it is also very likely to be one one the place that will benefit greatly from the money from the new EU funded Quantum flagship which is about to start.
 

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