The University of Pittsburgh is proud to offer one of the first undergraduate degrees in quantum computing available anywhere. Our courses cover the material needed to enter this new field - a mix of classical and quantum techniques. Pitt students get theoretical and practical, hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art laboratories, leveraging expertise across all of Pitt. Students address questions like ‘what would algorithms look like if the individual bits and gates acting on them behaved quantumly, rather than classically’, ’would a quantum machine solve problems a classical computer cannot, and ‘how can we transmit information truly securely’. Students studying in this degree program bridge the gap from physics to computer science, and will explore and eventually help invent exciting and new technology.
We offer educational and research opportunities for undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs across the following departments:
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Informatics and Networked Systems
Department of Mechanical & Materials Science
The Physics and Quantum Computing Bachelor of Science degree for Physics students, also available as a Physics and Quantum Computing degree for Computer Science students, will provide the opportunity to build quantum machines and interact with qubits, as well as provide a foundation for understanding industrial efforts in quantum information. This program is designed to prepare students in the fields of Quantum Information (QI) and Quantum Computing (QC). The major consists of a core program of physics, computer science and QI/QC courses, with optional focuses to prepare for graduate studies in Physics or Computer Science. There is also a certificate in quantum computing and quantum information for interested students.
