Master of Science in Physics is a post graduation program offered for aspirants who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or its allied field. This program is concerned with the study of advance level concepts in the field of Physics. Aspirants who will pursue this degree can hope for a good career and also future ahead.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Science in Physics

Physics is one of the most demanded fields and its applications are being utilized in several areas of life. Master of Science in Physics pass outs can find numerous job openings in several areas of work where applications of Physics are being utilized. These people can do various certification programs in the field which will add on to the career aspects. They can opt for teaching field as well. Certain higher study programs are also available for these graduates.

Good remuneration is also being provided for Master of Science in Physics graduates in good firms.

Eligibility required for Master of Science in Physics

• A student should pass Bachelor of Science from any accepted University to apply for this program.
• Around 55% of aggregate marks in the concerned qualifying exams are demanded for admittance in reputed institutions.
• For students from the reservation category, there will be some relaxation in the minimum marks required.
• At least 20 years is the minimum age required to pursue this degree from any of the recognised Universities.

Application Procedure of Master of Science in Physics

The procedure of application will differ with the chosen institute for study. The particulars regarding admission will be available in the concerned Institute’s or University’s website. Fees details will differ depending on the category of the applicants. There will be entrance tests in most of the institutions for admitting eligible candidates to this program. The applications can be made both online as well as offline.

Colleges offering Master of Science in Physics

• Hans Raj College
• Hindu College
• Andhra Loyola College
• Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Science
• Aquinas College
• Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College
• Assumption College
• Avanthi PG College
• Janta College
• Bharat Prava Technical & Professional Studies
• Majlis Arts and Science College
• Christian College, Lucknow
• Cotton College
• Fakir Mohan College
• Arcot Sri Mahalakshmi Women’s College
• Gangadhar Meher College
• Kirori Mal College
• Lovely Professional University
• Birla College of Arts Science & Commerce
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• Fergusson College
• R. D. National College & W. A. Science College
• Rajaram Shinde College of Engineering
• Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College
• Delhi Technological University
• Mahatma Gandhi University
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
• Mar Athanasius College
• Mar Ivanios College
• Selvamm Arts & Science College
• Mar Thoma College
• Sanatana Dharma College
• Sarah Tucker College
• Saurashtra College
• Loyola College
• M.E.S Kalladi College
• M.S.R.S. Siddhartha Degree College
• Thiru Govindasamy Government Arts College
• Union Christian College
• University College
• Vellalar College for Women

Course Curriculum of Master of Science in Physics

Semester 1

• Basic Physics Laboratory-I
• Computer Laboratory
• Quantum Mechanics-I
• Electronics
• Classical Mechanics
• Mathematical Methods in Physics

Semester 2

• Basic Physics Laboratory- II
• Computer Laboratory II
• Quantum Mechanics-II
• Electrodynamics-I
• Statistical Mechanics
• Atoms, Molecules and Solids

Semester 3

• Physics Laboratory-II
• Solid State Physics
• Electrodynamics-II
• Special Laboratory Courses
• Methods of Experimental Physics
• Methods of Computational Physics

Electives

• Physics of Thin Films and Device Technology
• Condensed Matter-I
• Microwaves: Theory and Applications
• Quantum Mechanics-III
• Materials Science-I
• Astronomy and Astrophysics-I
• Nuclear Techniques-I
• Biophysics-I
• Bioelectronics-I
• Laser-I
• Nonlinear Dynamics-I
• Accelerator Physics-I
• Chemical Physics-I
• Nanotechnology-I
• Energy Studies-I

Semester 4

• Project
• Basic Physics Laboratory-II
• Nuclear Physics
• Special Laboratory Courses

Electives

• Thin Films and Device Technology
• Condensed Matter-II
• Radio wave Applications
• Quantum Mechanics-IV
• Materials Science-II
• Astronomy and Astrophysics-II
• Nuclear Techniques-II
• Biophysics-II
• Bioelectronics-II
• Energy Studies-II
• Laser-II
• Nonlinear Dynamics-II
• Accelerator Physics-II
• Chemical Physics-II
• Nanotechnology-II

Text Books on Master of Science in Physics

• Classical Mechanics by H.Goldstein, Narosa
• Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thomtron
• Classical Mechanics by P.V.Panat, Narosa
• Classical Mechanics by N.C.Rana and P.S.Joag
• Operational Amplifiers Applications by G.B.Clayton
• Linear Integrated circuits by D.Roy Choudhury, Shail Jain
• Op-amps and Linear Integrated circuits by Gayakwad
• Electronic Principles by Malvino
• Power Supplies by B.S.Sonde
• Integrated circuits by Botkar
• Operational Amplifiers by Subrahmanyam
• Data Converters by B.S. Sonde
• Introduction to Classical Mechanics by R.G.Takawale and P.S.Puranik
• Classical Mechanics by J.C.Upadhyaya
• A Text-book of Quantum Mechanics by P.M.Mathews and K.Venkatesan
• Quantum mechanics by A.Ghatak and S.Lokanathan
• Quantum Mechanics by L.I.Schiff
• Modern Quantum mechanics by J.J.Sakurai
• SMPS Inverters Converters by Gottlib
• Quantum Physics by R. Eisberg and R.Resnick
• Fundamentals of Statistical Mechanics by B.B.Laud
• Statistical Mechanics by R.K.Pathria, Bufferworgh Heiner
• Power Electronics by P.C.Sen
• Statistical Mechanics by K.Huang, John Willey & Sons
• Introduction to advanced dynamics-McCuskey
• Mechanics by Landau and Liftshitz
• Classical Mechanics by K.C. Gupta
• Digital Principles and Applications by Leach and Malvino
• Classical Electrodynamics by Marion
• Classical Electrodynamics by Jackson
• Classical Electrodynamics by Panofsky & Phillips
• Plasma Physics by Chen
• An introduction to crystallography by F.C.Phillips
• Physics of Solids by Charles A Wert and Robb M Thonson
• Elements of solid state physics by J. P. Srivastava
• Networks line and fields by J D Ryder
• Telecommunications by Frazier
• Physics of semiconductor devices by Zee
• Microelectronics by Milman and Grable
• Introduction of atomic spectroscopy by White
• Mathematical Methods for Physicists by G. Arfken
• Mathematical Methods of Physics by J. Mathews and R. I. Walker
• Mathematics for Physicists by P. Dennery and A. Krzywicki
• Principles of lasers by O Svelto
• Solid State Laser Engineering by W Koechner
• Laser by B A Labgyel
• Laser and Electrooptics by C. C Davis

Job and Career after Master of Science in Physics

Job Types

• Observations Scientist
• Assistant Scientist
• Quality Control Manager
• Laboratory Technician
• School Science Technician
• Research Analyst

Employment Areas

• Electronic industry
• Energy Plants
• Automobile industry
• Scientific Research Organizations
• Development Organizations
• Universities
• Colleges
• IT companies

Remuneration after Master of Science in Physics

Master of Science in Physics graduates can earn in the range of Rs.25000/- to Rs.45000/- per month in reputed firms. Experienced ones in the field can get paid in the range of Rs.75000/- to Rs.130000/- per month. Organisations abroad will offer them very good remuneration apart from other perks.