Mathematical Modelling and Quantum Technologies

• Information about semester start for Applied Computer and Information Technology (ACIT) students (student.oslomet.no).
• General information about semester start at OsloMet (student.oslomet.no).

To apply for this programme you must have one of these:

• a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with at least 30 ECTS in total within 
  Mathematics, Statistics and/or Scientific Computing
• a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Informatics / Information Technology with at least 30 ECTS in total within Mathematics, Statistics and/or Scientific Computing
• a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics
• a bachelor’s degree in Statistics
• a bachelor’s degree in Physics 

You must also have:

• an average grade of at least C (according to the ECTS grading scale) on your bachelor's degree 
• proof of your English proficiency

Applicants will be ranked on the basis of grade average from their bachelor's degree.

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You apply via Søknadsweb, where you fill in your details and upload all the required documents.

There are different application deadlines based on which country you apply from:

• 1 November: Admission for international applicants from countries outside of the European Union / the European Economic Area (EEA) / Switzerland
• 1 March: early admission for applicants from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and for non-EU/EEA citizens with a Norwegian national ID number residing in Norway
• 15 April: ordinary admission for applicants from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and for non-EU/EEA citizens with a Norwegian national ID number residing in Norway 

For students from the EU/EEA/EFTA the only cost of this programme is the semester fee (student.oslomet.no) of approximately NOK 1,000, which you pay each semester of the programme. For these students there are no tuition fees.

For students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA there are tuition fees in addition to the semester fee (student.oslomet.no).

Mathematics is crucial in describing the world around us. Engineering, physics, economics and meteorology are examples of disciplines where mathematicians work side-by-side with specialists to convert real phenomena into equations.  

By translating these equations into program code that can be run on a computer, we can generate simulations to be used, for example, in weather or economic forecasts. Quantum computers can potentially perform these computations much faster than the best computers do today.    

In this specialization you will develop mathematical models, analyse and simulate the models and learn how quantum computers work.  

The specialization prepares you to develop and process models in your own projects, and for jobs in research, industry and IT, where mathematical modelling and simulation are essential.  

You will be able to implement mathematical models and computational methods on a computer, run numerical simulations and interpret simulation results. And you will know how to implement some algorithms on a quantum computer.

In short, you will possess cutting-edge expertise on quantum technology, a technology that could potentially revolutionize IT.

Programme description (student.oslomet.no)

You write a master's thesis of either 30 or 60 credits, where you get time to immerse yourself in ongoing research at OsloMet, or work on a concrete and limited project of your own choosing.  

All courses are taught in English.

The programme focuses on active forms of learning where you learn advanced theory through the practical use of technology.

You will be expected to take responsibility in your studies, because a completed Master's degree must be proof of a good ability to work independently. Therefore, the study's teaching is more closely organized at the beginning than towards the end, where the choices and responsibility rest to a greater extent on you as a student. 

You will have a variety of

• lectures
• seminars
• digital learning tools
• group work
• individual work
• lab work

Mathematical Modelling and Quantum Technologies is a specialization in the Master's degree programme in Applied computer and Information Technology. You will find the relevant courses for the specialization in the overview.

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You can go on exchange in the third semester.

You can find information about exchange on our student website (student.oslomet.no). 

The specialisation in Mathematical Modelling and Quantum Technologies produces qualified senior professionals to both public and private sector, for example consulting engineers, and professionals in innovation and development.

With your competence in mathematical modelling and expertise in quantum technology, you will be qualified for jobs within research and development, industry and in the IT sector where computation and simulation are key components. Due to your solid knowledge of mathematics, you will also be able to work within teaching.  

It is not uncommon to get positions such as manager, team leader, subject manager or project manager after a few years.

As a technologist, you are not tied to a particular sector or industry. Technologists work in health, education, entertainment, public transport and almost every other conceivable part of society.

An advantage of studying technology is that you don't have to decide which sector you want to work in from the start. You can change paths during your career.

The degree also qualifies for PhD programmes, depending on your specialization and grades.