MULT20015 Elements of Quantum Computing
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MULT20015 hard?
MULT20015: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Qubits, quantum logic and quantum algorithms, plus programming simulated and real quantum computers.
After it you can
- Program a quantum computer for simple logic tasks
- Explain basic quantum algorithms
- Describe uses in finance and optimisation
What you need first
MAST10006 or MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10022
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
Careers
Helps toward: Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 60%, Participation 10%
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Quick answers
- When is MULT20015 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MULT20015?
- Needs MAST10006 or MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10022.
- Does MULT20015 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 60%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does MULT20015 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MULT20015 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate MULT20015?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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