MSc Physics

• Two-year TU master’s program focused on advanced theoretical, experimental, and computational physics.
• Includes compulsory core physics courses, lab-intensive training, electives across modern physics domains, and optional dissertation work.

• Covers advanced physics: quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, mechanics, solid-state, electronics, nuclear physics, statistical mechanics, and modern research areas.
• Builds strong laboratory skills through multiple practical courses across four semesters.
• Offers specialization paths through electives such as astrophysics, plasma physics, biomedical physics, atmospheric physics, geophysics, optoelectronics, and cosmology.
• Strengthens computational ability through optional computational physics and advanced research courses.
• Designed to prepare graduates for university-level teaching, research, scientific technical roles, and doctoral studies.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Semester-Wise Summary

Elective Areas

• Advanced Solid State Physics
• Micro & Optoelectronics
• Seismology / Geophysics
• Atmospheric Physics
• Plasma Physics
• Biomedical Physics
• Gravitation & Cosmology
• Astrophysics
• Dissertation (optional in lieu of one elective path)

Features
• Four-semester structure with 15–18 weeks per semester.
• 60-credit program with theory, lab, computation, electives, and dissertation options.
• Lab-intensive curriculum: daily 3-hour practical sessions for practical CH.
• Internal evaluation (40%) + final exam (60%).
• GPA-based grading; minimum GPA for passing: 2.7, semester pass CGPA: 3.0.
• Make-up exams, grade-improvement rules, and strict progression requirements.
• Practical labs cover nuclear, optics, electronics, and general physics experiments.

Eligibility
• B.Sc. Physics (major) from Tribhuvan University or equivalent institution recognized by TU.

Admission Process (Points)
• Must sit for MSc Physics entrance exam (100 marks, 2 hours, MCQs based on BSc Physics).
• Minimum 35% required to pass the entrance.
• Admission strictly based on merit rank from the entrance exam.
• Conducted by the Central Department of Physics / TU IOST.

Job Prospects
• Research physicist
• Laboratory specialist
• University/college physics lecturer
• Computational physicist
• Astrophysics or cosmology researcher
• Nuclear and particle physics researcher
• Electronics/optics instrumentation specialist
• Seismology and geophysics analyst
• Atmospheric and environmental physics researcher
• Data analyst in science and technology sectors
• Technical officer in government labs and observatories
• R&D roles in energy, communication, and materials science