B.Sc in Physics (B.Sc Physics)

About B.Sc in Physics

Physics is the most basic and significant branch of science. It is the natural science that studies various questions like How do things fall? What is the smallest thing in this universe, how do the natural objects function? There is no end to it. The subject covers properties and law of matter, the study of energy and their interactions. All the inventions and advances are primarily based on Physics that's been shaping the mankind generation after generation.

Students who are fascinated by the subject are well aware that it is nothing but an adventure. B.Sc in Physics is a three-year programme that enhances one's quantitative argumentation, logical thinking, etc. 

The purpose of this undergraduate programme is to extend one's knowledge base and career scope. Physics graduates get hold of a number of job opportunities in both government and private sectors. Some of the employment areas could be Teacher, Scientist, and Researcher. If fundamentals of Physics is one’s area of interest then he/she should definitely go for B.Sc in Physics and could even opt for higher studies including M.Sc in Physics, M.Tech, B.Ed, etc. 

B.Sc in Physics Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Physics aspirants must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to be eligible to apply for admission - 

• Applicants must be 10+2 qualified from a recognized Board

• Applicants must have completed their 10+2 studies in the Science stream

• Applicants must have studied Physics as a compulsory subject at the 10+2 level

• Applicants with Biology as one of the subjects with Physics and Chemistry at the +2 level are also eligible

• Applications should not have an aggregate score of less than 50% in the PCM/PCB subject group at the +2 level

B.Sc in Physics Syllabus

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Generic Elective Papers (GE)

• Electricity and Magnetism
• Quantum Mechanics
• Digital, Analog and Instrumentation
• Applied Dynamics
• Medical Physics 
• Waves and Optics 
• Mathematical Physics
• Communication System 
• Verilog and FPGA based system design 
• NanoMaterials and Applications
• Mechanics 
• Elements of Modern Physics 
• Solid State Physics
• Embedded System: Introduction to microcontroller(4) + Lab (4)
• Biological physics 
• Thermal Physics 
• Digital Signal processing 
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Atmospheric Physics 
• Physics of the Earth

Discipline-Specific Elective Papers (DSE)

• Experimental Techniques
• Advanced Mathematical Physics
• Linear Algebra and Tensor analysis
• Embedded systems- Introduction to Microcontroller
• Nuclear and Particle Physics 
• Physics of Devices and Communication
• Astronomy and Astrophysics 
• Atmospheric Physics
• Biological physics 
• Advanced Mathematical Physics-II 
• Communication System
• Applied Dynamics
• Verilog and FPGA based system design
• Classical Dynamics
• Digital Signal processing
• NanoMaterials and Applications
• Physics of the Earth
• Medical Physics
• Advanced Quantum Mechanics
• Dissertation

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

• Physics Workshop Skills
• Computational Physics Skills
• Electrical circuits and Network Skills
• Basic Instrumentation Skills
• Renewable Energy and Energy harvesting
• Engineering Design and Prototyping
• Radiation Safety
• Applied Optics
• Weather Forecasting
• Introduction to Physical Computing
• Numerical Analysis

B.Sc in Physics Career Options and Job Prospects

Once the candidate completes the undergraduate programme in Physics, many opportunities start coming his/her way. One can certainly go for further studies in the field such as MSc degree, B.Ed, MCA, MBA, PhD, etc.  

Physics graduates can expect jobs in both the private and government sectors. The major industries that have a growing demand for them are Oil and Gas, Engineering, Aerospace, Construction firms, Agriculture, Pyrotechnics Manufacturers, etc. 

To name a few, B.Sc Physics degree holders can earn the following job profiles:

• Scientist

• Researcher

• Statistician

• Quality Control Manager

• Radiologist

The starting salary package for B.Sc Physics graduates ranges between 2-4 LPA. however, with experience, the salary keeps increasing irrespective of the job profile.  

B.Sc Physics Admission Process

There are various of taking admission into the prestigious 3-year B.Sc Physics programme offered at various reputed institutions in the country. All of them have been discussed in the following table - 

B.Sc Physics Course Highlights

Some important facts and details regarding the B.Sc Physics course can be found in the following table -