INTRODUCTION
Master of Science (MSc) Physics is a natural science post-graduate degree. It has a duration of two years. Physics is the branch of science that involves the study of matter, energy, force and the interaction between them. The course is usually taken after a three- year BSc in Physics graduate degree. The MSc Physics course prepares candidates for application and research-based careers. The course emphasizes on the theoretical and practical fundamentals and applications of Physics. It is an interdisciplinary subject and involves basic concepts of Mathematics, Geometry and Computers. Important and useful theories and laws are taught that help to explain day-to-day phenomena like the definition and applications of matter, motion, speed, velocity, space and time, energy, pressure and force. Students are provided a strong foundation to configure and determine numerical figures, precise measurements, diagrammatic illustrations and graphical representation to explain and demonstrate natural occurrences, simple machines, analysis of natural processes and working of everyday appliances.
The course builds personal skills like communication, attention to detail, numerical ability, teamwork, logic, presentation and analysis; and professional and social skills like planning and execution, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical thinking and reasoning.
SCOPE OF MSC PHYSICS
MSc Physics graduates have many opportunities in the fields of Science, Research and Technology. Students have many opportunities in different areas and sectors:
- Research Scientist - in national laboratories and organizations like:
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL)
- Indira Gandhi Centre for atomic research (IGCAR)
- Research Associate/Analyst - in R&D institutes like:
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
- Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
- Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
- Centre for Liquid Crystal Research (CLCR)
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Research Assist/Consultant – in laboratories and institutes associated with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) like:
