MPhil in Physics

Short description
Applied-research–focused physics program designed to develop scholars capable of contributing to advanced scientific inquiry in energy, environment, biophysics, and materials science.

Description
One-and-a-half-year MPhil degree emphasizing research, laboratory engagement, and applied physics. Developed to meet growing scientific and technological demands, the program integrates theoretical instruction with hands-on research in emerging fields. It prepares students for PhD study, academic careers, and roles requiring high-level analytical competence. Curriculum and supervision emphasize transitioning from conceptual physics to research-driven applied work.

Curricular structure (table)
(KU does not publish detailed course lists publicly for this program; structure below reflects standard MPhil components.)

Features
• Strong shift from theoretical to applied physics
• Updated curriculum aligned with modern scientific research trends
• Integration of theoretical and laboratory-based learning
• Departmental resource utilization for advanced experimentation
• Ideal preparation for PhD-level study
• Focus on research areas with growing scientific relevance: energy, environment, biophysics, materials science

Fee
• Tentative: NPR 383,000

Eligibility
• For MPhil: Master’s degree in a relevant physics discipline with minimum first division or CGPA ≥ 3.0 (16 years total study)
• For MS by Research: Four-year bachelor’s degree + one year research experience + one peer-reviewed publication

Admission process
• Academic background evaluation
• Verification of degree and CGPA requirements
• Review of research preparedness and relevance to departmental focus areas
• Departmental approval for supervision and research alignment

Job prospects
• Physicist (theoretical or applied)
• Research scientist in R&D institutions
• Materials science and nanotechnology researcher
• Energy and environmental physicist
• Biophysics researcher
• University or college faculty
• Scientific officer in government or private laboratories
• Analyst in technology, simulation, or modeling-based industries