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Future-Ready Quantum Education
Prepare for the future with a cutting-edge education in quantum computing. This interdisciplinary program—developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic—integrates computer science, mathematics, physics, and specialized tracks like AI, cybersecurity, and life sciences to equip students with the skills needed to solve complex problems using quantum technologies. As quantum computing revolutionizes industries and scientific discovery, students will gain a competitive edge in this transformative field, graduating ready for careers in industry, research, and beyond.
Curriculum and Courses
Miami University’s Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing is an interdisciplinary program that combines Quantum Computing with a corresponding specialization. Students will take 124 total credit hours which includes a minimum of 91 technical credit hours for a robust foundation.
Core Technical Requirements
To build a strong technical foundation, all students complete coursework across four areas:
- Mathematics and Physics
- Fundamental Computing
- Quantum Computing
- Cybersecurity, AI/ML, and Entrepreneurship
Choose Your Specialization
Students further tailor their education by selecting one specialized track to deepen their expertise:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Finance
- Life Science and Bioinformatics
- Neuroscience
- Physics
Key Quantum Computing Courses
A structured sequence of quantum computing courses guides students from foundational concepts to advanced, real-world applications.
The program culminates in a Senior Design Project, where students collaborate with industry partners to solve authentic problems. Through this hands-on experience, students strengthen their portfolios, teamwork, and professional skills, while industry partners benefit from fresh perspectives and emerging technical expertise.
QTM 161 Quantum Computing Basics
Covers foundational principles, compares classical vs. quantum computing, and introduces fundamental algorithms and their applications across various industries.
QTM 261 Quantum Information Processing
Focuses on the building blocks of quantum information, including qubits, quantum states, circuits, correction, and implementation in Qiskit.
QTM 361 Quantum Algorithms
A deep dive into key quantum algorithms like Deutsch-Jozsa, Grover’s search, and Shor’s factoring, analyzing efficiency and applications.
QTM 461 Quantum Security Standards: FIPS 203 and FIPS 204
Addresses the threat quantum computers pose to cybersecurity; covers new post-quantum cryptography standards FIPS 203 (MLKEM) and FIPS 204 (ML-DSA).
QTM 462 Advanced Quantum Computing Applications
An in-depth study of real-world applications in finance, machine learning, drug discovery, and protein folding, including current challenges and future trends.
Additional Opportunities
Here are some of the many opportunities you will have access to as a Quantum Computing major.
Co-ops/Internships with Cleveland Clinic
Students will have the opportunity to pursue summer co-ops/internships at the Cleveland Clinic, home to the IBM Quantum System One quantum computer.
By offering a unique blend of disruptive computing skills as applied to a specific application area, including the health sciences, this degree program is poised to create a new generation of trailblazers that can apply advanced computational skills to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
Beena Sukumaran, Ph.D.
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Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.
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Undergraduate Admission
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Oxford, OH 45056
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