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“ I firmly believe there is no better place to
undertake research than in Australia. ”
PROFESSOR
MICHELLE SIM MONS
AUS T R AL IAN OF T HE Y E AR
At UNSW Sydney, you’ll have
access to some of the world’s most
innovative Professors.
Michelle Simmons is a UNSW Professor
of Physics and Director of the Australian
Research Council Centre of Excellence for
Quantum Computation and Communication
Technology (CQC2T). Awarded Australian
of the Year in 2018, Simmons is a pioneer
in quantum computing research. In fact, her
CQC2T team are the global leaders in the
race to create a quantum computer in silicon.
For Professor Simmons, the academic
encouragement and collaborative culture
at UNSW Sydney were significant
contributors to her success.
Successful completion of your 11-month Diploma
Program offers entry into second year of your chosen
undergraduate Science program at UNSW Sydney. 1
The entire study duration from the start of your
diploma to the end of the bachelor program is the
same as that of a UNSW direct entry student.
1 Students who become Australian permanent residents or Australian Citizens during
a Diploma Program will be subject to additional competitive processes for entry to a
UNSW Sydney degree program. Students must complete the pre-requisite courses
in a Diploma within 24 months to progress to second year. If you are an Australian or
New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident, contact us to discuss your options.
F or mor e i n f or mat i on v i s i t un s wgl obal .un s w.edu.au/di pl oma
Professor Simmons also established the first
quantum computing company in Australia
last year. She united experts from the
industry, governments, and universities to
create a consortium based at UNSW Sydney
to further her innovative work.
At UNSW, you’ll get to experience studying
alongside world leaders in their professions.
There are no limits to your own innovation.
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