M.Sc. in Physicsis a postgraduate course based on the study of all branches of Physics. A candidate has to be a B.Sc. graduate in Physics from a recognised university in order to become eligible for this course. 

M.Sc. Physics is a two year program. If the course is pursued through correspondence then the duration of the course is two years minimum and three years maximum.

The mode of admission in some colleges is through an Entrance Examination while in others it is based on merit marks of the qualifying exam.

The average tuition fee for the entire course ranges between INR 25,000 to INR 1.5 Lakhs.

M.Sc. Physics graduate can get jobs in Research labs, academic and education institution, atomic and space organisation, meteorology departments, medical industryetc. and can work asResearch Scientist, Lecturer/professor, medical physicist, radiation physicist etc.A fresh graduate of this course can expect an average annual salary of INR 1 Lakh to INR 2.5 Lakhs.

Duration

This course is completed over the duration of 2 years.The course follows the semester system over annual mode and hence the course is divided in 4 semesters.

For students pursuing the course through correspondence, the duration of the course is minimum 2 years and maximum of 3 years.

What is M.Sc. Physics about?

Physics is a branch of science which is concerned with the study of matter and energy and the interaction between them. The course also imparts knowledge on the fundamental principles of several branches in Physics.

This course also covers the basic knowledge of various specialisations like nuclear physics, high energy physics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics, cosmology, medicine, mining, geophysics.

Top Institutes Offering M.Sc. Physics

M.sc Physics is a course that is usually found in many colleges. The top colleges for M.Sc. Physics are as follows:

Academic Options after M.Sc in Physics

After this Masters course, students can opt for M.Phil.and Ph.D. in Physics or a specialization in Physics from colleges like BITS Pilani,Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Loyola College, Chennai etc.

Students can also opt for a part-time Ph.D. in Physics from colleges like Lovely Professional University.

Students also have the option of pursuing a diploma in Radiology and Medical Physics from colleges like Amrita VishwaVidyapaeetham University.

The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination by a recognised board and B.Sc. Physics with 50% or above marks in aggregate.