Bachelor of Science in Physics, popularly known as B.Sc in Physics is an under-graduate program, the minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate 10+2 in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology and English as compulsory subjects. Physics is a natural science that involves study of matter and its motion through space, time along with similar concepts of energy or force.

The duration of B.Sc Physics is 3 years in most of the universities which is divided into 6 semesters. The course can also be pursued in distance learning mode for 6 years duration.Those universities that do not follow the semester system, have 3 terms which carry out examination in the end of each year.

Most of the colleges in India which offer B.Sc Physics provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2, which is determined by cut-off lists generated by each college. The student can seek admission if his marks match with the cut off announced by a college. 

Some of the top colleges whihc provide admission to candidates in B.Sc. Physics are: 

• St Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Fergusson College, Pune
• St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

The average tuition fee charged for the course is around INR 30,000 and may vary according to the criteria of universities. After successful completion of this course, students can work as content developer, treasury management specialist, quality control manager, statistician etc. and the probable salaries offered to them is around INR 15,000. 

B.Sc. Physics: Course Highlights

Mentioned below are some of the major highlights of the course. 

Course Level	Undergraduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester
Eligibility	10+2 in Science stream from a recognized university
Admission Process	Merit based
Top Recruiting Areas	Aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunication and others such
Job Profiles	Content Developer, Treasury Management Specialist, Quality Control Manager, Statistician, Radiologist etc.
Course Fee	INR 30,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 15,000 approx

B.Sc. Physics: What is it about?

B.Sc. Physics is an under-graduate course of 3-year duration.The objective is to provide the students with foundation knowledge possible for a Science-based career. There is no such specialization in this course. Graduates from this course can find jobs in business, teaching, marketing, research.

It deals in developing creative thinking skills amongst the students and the power of imagination to enable graduates to work in research industry for broader academic application. It provides skills required to gather information from resources and to use them appropriately.

Students who are interested in learning fundamentals of Physics and understand mathematical concepts easily can opt for this course, and those who have an analytical approach towards problem solving arenas can also opt for B.Sc Physics.

Top Institutes offering B.Sc. Physics

Mentioned below are some of the top institutes offering B.Sc. Physics along with their location and average annual course fees. 

College Name	Location	Average Annual Fees in INR
Loyola College	Chennai	48K
Christ University	Bangalore	29.7K
Madras Christian College	Chennai	19.3K
Stella Maris College	Chennai	13.6K
Fergusson College	Pune	12K
Presidency College	Chennai	1.27K
St.Xavier’s College	Kolkata	51.1K
St. Stephen’s College	New Delhi	37.8K
Mount Carmel College	Bangalore	51.9K

IGNOU offers B.Sc Physics in distance learning mode for a minimum duration of 3 years and maximum duration of 6 years. 

B.Sc. Physics Eligibility

Interested aspirants for the course are required to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria. 

• 10+2 completed from a recognized educational board
• 10+2 must be completed in Science Stream
• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English are compulsary

B.Sc. Physics: Admission Process

Admission process for B.Sc. Physics course is merit-based. Most of the colleges in India that offer B.Sc Physics provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2, which is determined by the cut-off lists generated by each college. Candidates can seek admission if his marks match with the cut off announced by a college.

However, some universities like Jamia Milia Islamia University conduct entrance test for admission to B.Sc/B.Sc(Hons.) Physics in which the following skills are tested:

Some universities like Annamalai University provide lateral entsry admission to 2^nd year for which the candidates must have cleared 1^st year with minimum 75% marks from a recognized university. Whereas, NIMS University, IGNOU, School of Open Learning are some institutions that offer distance learning for those who cannot attend full time classes.

B.Sc. Physics: Syllabus and Course Description

B.Sc. Physics course allows students to study five compulsory subjects which cover concepts of Physics including Mathematics, Chemistry. The delivery method includes classroom lectures, assessments, assignments, seminars, internships and practical sessions.Topics related to computer science and electronics are also included B.Sc Physics course.

Students are required to clear the core exams of each semester, each exam comprises of internal and external assessment, 75 and 25 marks respectively. Scores of viva and practicals are added at the end of each session.

B.Sc Physics syllabus is designed in a way that detailed study of all the elements in Physics with its practical implications is imparted to the aspiring B.Sc Physics graduates. Some of the subjects covered in this course are:

Subjects	Topics	Objective
Mathematical physics	Vector Calculus, Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates, Multiple Integrals, Some Special Integrals	It develops the capacity to identify and evaluate a problem and define the important elements required for its solution.
Mechanics	Fundamentals of Dynamics, Rotational Dynamics, Gravitation and Central Force Motion, Elasticity	It gives in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
Chemistry	Bonding, Organization of Solids, Weak Chemical Forces, Organic Chemistry	The objective is to make students understand chemical function in terms of structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
Technical Writing & Communication in English	Communication, Writing Skills, Technical Writing,Thesis statement	The objective is to gather, interpret, and document information logically, efficiently, and ethically.
Oscillations & Waves	Oscillations, Free Oscillations, Waves, Velocity of Waves	It helps to understand and describe simple harmonic motion (SHM), be able to derive the equations of motions for physical systems that undergo SHM and solve.
Electricity and Magnetism	Electric Circuits, Electric Field and Electric Potential, Dielectric Properties of Matter, Magnetic Field	Helps to know the definition of an electric field, and understand the difference between electric field and electric force.
Digital electronics	Introduction to CRO, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Shift registers	The main objective is to obtain a basic level of Digital Electronics knowledge and set the stage to perform the analysis and design of complex digital electronic circuits.
Microprocessors & Computer Programming	Intel 8085 Microprocessor Architecture, C & C++ Programming Languages, Control Statements, Arrays and Structures	It helps to identify the basic elements and functions of contemporary microprocessors.
Thermal Physics	Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Distribution of Velocities, Real gases	It helps to apply the key concepts of thermal physics to a variety of thermodynamic systems such as engines, refrigerators and the atmosphere.
Mathematics	Sequences of Real Numbers, Functions of a Real Variable, Uniform Continuity, Mean-value Theorems	It helps to apply the knowledge of Mathematics in Physical sciences and Engineering.
Optics	Geometrical Optics, Wave Optics, Interference, Diffraction
Mathematics-II (Analysis & Statistics)	Analysis: Sequences and Series, Uniform Convergence and Integration, Improper Integrals, Beta and Gamma Functions. Statistics: Random Variables, Discrete and Continuous Distribution, Statistical Inference, Sampling Distribution of Mean Variance	It makes the students to be able to apply the knowledge on basic functions, differential and integral calculus, numerical methods and statistics.
Numerical Analysis	Errors and Iterative Methods, Matrices and Linear System of Equations, Interpolation, Curve Fitting, B-Splines and Approximation	It helps to solve a differential equation using an appropriate numerical method.
Quantum Mechanics	Particles and Waves, Basic Postulates and Formalism, Applications of Schrödinger Wave Equation, Bound State Problems	To gain a basic understanding of the formalism and 'language' of quantum mechanics and how it relates to linear algebra.
Atomic and Molecular Physics	Atoms in Electric and Magnetic Fields, Many electron atoms, Molecular Spectra, Lasers	It provides with a comprehensive background to the tools of modern atomic physics.
Electronic Devices	Circuit Analysis, Semiconductor Diodes, Bipolar Junction transistors, Amplifiers.	It helps to give the ability to understand different types of electronic devices.
Electromagnetic Theory	Maxwell’s Equations, Reflection and Refraction of Electromagnetic Waves, Polarization of Electromagnetic Waves, Wave Guides	It helps to provide the basic skills required to understand, develop, and design various engineering applications involving electromagnetic fields.
Statistical Physics	Classical Statistics, Classical Theory of Radiation, Quantum Theory of Radiation, Bose-Einstein Statistics	The objective is to develop an understanding of then statistical nature ofthe laws of thermodynamics.
Solid State Physics	Crystal Structure, Elementary Lattice Dynamics, Magnetic Properties of Matter, Electrical Properties of Materials	It will provide a valuable theoretical introduction and an overview of the fundamental applications of the physics of solids.
Nuclear & Particle Physics	Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions, Detectors of Nuclear Radiations, Elementary Particles	To present an introductory account of nuclear physics and elementary particle physics with nuclear model.
Mechanics and wave motion	Inertial reference frame, Central forces, Simple harmonic motion, Phase and group velocity	It provides a description of the motion of particles and introduces Newton’s dynamical laws and a number of important force laws.
Kinetic theory and thermodynamics	Ideal Gas, Liquefaction of gases, The laws of thermodynamics, Blackbody radiation.	It describe relationship between energy, molecular speed, and temperature and to estimate the potential for thermo-mechanical energy conversion in aerospace power and propulsion systems.

B.Sc. Physics: Career Prospects

After completing B.Sc Physics, students shall come across a lot of career opportunities, which can help them make a successful career in this field. Students are eligible for pursuing a number of courses, some of which are M.Sc Physics/Applied Physics, MBA, M.Phil Physics, M.Sc.+ Ph.D(Physics and Astrophysics) etc.

There are various fields in governmental as well as non-governmental sectors where students can get placed. B.Sc Physics has a wide array of jobs in Indian Forest Service, public sector banks,teaching field and much more. Railway Recruitment board also hire degree holders of B.Sc Physics. 

Aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunication are some of the industries which have been proving to be booming sectors for B.Sc Physics degree holders.

Following is graph showing the salary trend of different job profiles withB.Sc Physics:

The following graph shows the average salary data offered by different companies to B.Sc. Physics graduates.

Mentioned below are some of the job profiles associated with the course along with their description.

Job profile	Description
Content developer	Content developers write, review, analyze & finalize the content.
Treasury Management Specialist	Treasury Management Specialists are responsible for investment of surplus funds.
Quality control manager	Quality control manager is responsible for testing, quality, standards reporting, and laboratory analysis in Petroleum line.
Statistician	Statisticians lead a team of Statistical and Data Analysts in delivering Analytics requirements of the client.
Radiologist	Radiologists interpret and study medical images such as CT scan, ultrasound, MRI etc.
Research Head	Research Head supervises the research team and provides authentic data for carrying out research analysis.

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time B.Sc Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

1. Candidate should be passed in the Senior Secondary (+2) Examination (Academic Stream) conducted by the H.P Board of School Education or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the various bodies of the H.P. University.
2. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with science stream shall be given preference in admission to B.Sc. programme.