Education and Career Forum

Sir,
Can you please tell me if I take
Mathematics honours in my B.Sc then
I have a good scope? I am interested in
Mathematics but I think Physics has a good
scope. Please tell me is it true?

Both the subjects has their own value and scope in their respective field.

If you see overall mathematics have more scope than physics.
In terms of government job opportunities mathematics provide more job vacancies.

But if you want to work in research field then then physics is best for you.

There is nothing such as good among the two, either of the two has its own advantages and career prospects.

You can build a good career even after completing B.Sc in Physics or in Mathematics, as both have almost equal career scopes.

However, it is advisable if you opt for B.Sc in Mathematics as you seem to be quite interested in Mathematics and if you are good at Maths, then do go for it, and if not then you can opt for either of the two.

Below I am enumerating the career prospects of both the courses, therefore kindly do have a look at it and decide on your own.

Career Prospects after B.Sc(Physics):

Scope of Higher Studies after B. Sc Physics;

The list of the possible courses after B.Sc physics are mentioned below.

Master of Science (M.Sc) courses are offered in areas mentioned below;

> Physics

> Applied Physics and Ballistics

> Applied Physics

> Bio Physics

> Engineering Physics

> Geophysics

> Marine Geo Physics

> Medical Physics

> Renewable Energy, etc.


Other Master level Courses In Physics are;

> M.Sc. (Physics) + Certificate Program in Training & Development

> Masters of Science & Technology in Geo Physics

> M.Sc. + Ph.D. (Physics and Astrophysics)

> Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Applied Physics

> Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Physics, etc.


Ph.D Courses;

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Physics

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biophysics

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Thermodynamics

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinematics

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Physics

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics

> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Thin Films, etc.


Career Opportunities after B.Sc Physics;

Physics graduates can find ample career openings both in public as well as private sector enterprises.

They can apply for all governmental jobs that insist graduation as the basic qualification.

One can find various opportunities in governmental organizations like DRDO, VSSC, ISRO, SSPL, etc.

They are also recruited in space research centers and in research laboratories.


Job Types;

> Lab Supervisor

> Researcher

> Technician

> Teacher

> Manager

> Scientist

> Consulting Physicist

> Research Associate

> Senior Physicist

> Assistant Scientist

> Radiation Oncologist

> Radiologist

> Professor, etc


Main Employment Areas;

> Research institutes

> Laboratories and Institutes

> Educational Institutes

> Agricultural Research services

> Hospitals

> Power Generating Companies

> Aviation Industry

> Construction Firms

> Demolition Squads

> Pyrotechnics Manufactures, etc


Career Prospects after B.Sc(Mathematics):

There various options available for B.Sc Mathematics graduate to pursue their higher studies.

> M.Sc/Ph.D

> MCA

> MBA, etc.


Other Certification Courses after B.Sc Mathematics;

> Chartered Accountant (CA)

> Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

> Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

> Company Secretaryship (CS)

> Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

> Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

> Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP), etc.


Job opportunities;

There are jobs available in various other sectors for the graduates of B.Sc Mathematics, like some of them mentioned below;

> Software

> Insurance

> Market research

> Banking sector, etc.


There are also jobs available for these graduates in government sector.

Various exams are conducted by UPSC every year for recruiting these graduates to several posts.

Some of those exams are given below;

> Tax Assistant exam

> Statistical Investigator exam

> Grade III & Compiler Exam

> Combined Graduate Level Exam, etc.

Most popular career option after B.Sc Mathematics is teaching. There are plenty of colleges available in India which provides various courses in Mathematics.