Science & Research
Physicist
Studies matter, energy and the physical laws that govern them.
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What this career is
Physics investigates the fundamental behaviour of the physical world, through theory, experiment or computation, in academic and national research institutions.
- Typical education pathway
- B.Sc. in Physics, then M.Sc. and commonly a Ph.D.
What professionals typically do
- Formulate and test physical models
- Design and run experiments or simulations
- Analyse results mathematically
- Publish and present findings
Typical education pathways
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, then B.Sc. Physics or integrated M.Sc.
- M.Sc. Physics, commonly through entrance examinations such as JAM
- Ph.D. for research careers
Important skills
- Mathematics
- Experimental method
- Modelling
- Analytical reasoning
Suitable student interests
- Mathematics
- Understanding how things work
- Research
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