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The discussion centers on the equivalency of a Master's in Quantum Science and Technology to a Master's in Quantum Physics from an academic perspective. Participants agree that admissions committees will prioritize the specific courses completed over the program title. The consensus is that the content of the Quantum Science and Technology program, which includes extensive quantum mechanics coursework, should be sufficient for consideration in PhD programs in physics. The link to the program details is provided for further examination.

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Hi everyone,

some of you might laugh about what I am about to ask but I am about to start a masters in Quantum Science and Technology. Is this the equivalent to a Masters in Quantum Physics in the academia world? From a physicists stand point all the classes are about quantum mechanics and its applications in many fields but I am afraid that because the title ¨Science and Technology¨, and not Quantum Physics (Which is what the masters should be called, if you look at the courses), that some Phd programs won't consider it a masters in physics and thus not let me in. Could you please give me your opinion, do you think quantum science and technology is the same as a masters in Quantum Physics, from an academic point of view? The masters program is in this link if you could take a look at it as well and tell me what you think it will be a huge help. http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/mde/master-in-quantum-science-and-technology

Thank you and I know is kind of not a very sophisticated question.
 
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Nikolas Acost said:
Hi everyone,

some of you might laugh about what I am about to ask but I am about to start a masters in Quantum Science and Technology. Is this the equivalent to a Masters in Quantum Physics in the academia world? From a physicists stand point all the classes are about quantum mechanics and its applications in many fields but I am afraid that because the title ¨Science and Technology¨, and not Quantum Physics (Which is what the masters should be called, if you look at the courses), that some Phd programs won't consider it a masters in physics and thus not let me in. Could you please give me your opinion, do you think quantum science and technology is the same as a masters in Quantum Physics, from an academic point of view? The masters program is in this link if you could take a look at it as well and tell me what you think it will be a huge help. http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/mde/master-in-quantum-science-and-technology

Thank you and I know is kind of not a very sophisticated question.
You should start a new thread and post it in the Forum on Career Guidance. My two cents: I think that any graduate program would look closely at the actual courses taken and not rely much on the title of the program.
 
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