The education sector across the world is undergoing an exponential change, fuelled by a number of aspects. We have witnessed the emergence of many new courses over the past two decades, and at the same time, the older ones have experienced many improvements. Physics is one of the core and old subjects that have been studied by students from one generation after the other. It is one of those subjects that is diverse and offers a candidate the opportunity to spread their wings and build a successful career.

Even though there are many high-tech science courses available today, a BSc Physics course still remains the first choice for many students coming from science backgrounds. Being a core subject, the knowledge and expertise in Physics are of utmost importance in many industries. In this article, we will try to explore how a graduation degree in Physics can be rewarding for a candidate.

Employment in the Higher Education Sector

After finishing the course in Physics from a reputable BSc University, a candidate can go for a master’s degree. Gaining this education will make a candidate eligible for many government service examinations aimed at the recruitment of teachers and professors. Candidates can sit for these examinations with good preparation and get employed in government schools and colleges. Similarly, even in the private sector for higher education, schools and colleges are always in search for individuals who are learned in Physics. With good scores in the UG and PG, and having completed the Bachelor's of Education course, candidates can get employment as teachers and professors in private schools and colleges. 

Career in Research

One of the most promising areas that a candidate with a BSc Physics degree can pursue is scientific research. One has to pursue the MSc Physics degree after completion of the UG, and then sit for the National Eligibility Test (NET) examination to get qualified for a PhD. This can be a long process, but with patience and perseverance, a candidate will surely be able to achieve it.  Getting admitted to a PhD program in a reputable institution can provide great career opportunities in the area of research. The government as well as private sector organisations, are always in the process of hiring qualified candidates into their research wings. With a PhD, the opportunities for research are endless and can even mean settlement in foreign countries for post-doctoral research.

Government Jobs

For a person who has pursued a graduation in Physics from a reputed BSc University, it is possible to sit for various government service examinations after the completion of the course. Starting from various high-level examinations like the UPSC Civil Services, SSC Combined Graduate Level, and others, that is for the recruitment of government officers for various departments. Moving on, they can also sit for other government examinations for the recruitment of upper-division and lower-division clerks.  The minimum qualification required for a candidate to appear for all these examinations is only a graduation. So, in case a candidate has the aspiration to crack any of the mentioned examinations, it is very important that they finish their graduation course with the utmost focus and finish it without any problem.

To Conclude

Apart from the above, there are various other career opportunities that can be availed by candidates after pursuing a BSc course in Physics. There are many companies in the private sector where graduates can apply for and avail promising job offers. As the education landscape changes, more job opportunities will be created for Physics graduates. It can be expected that more students will be interested in pursuing this course in the coming years.