IGNOU MSCPH: Program Overview, Objectives, Eligibility, Details

The purpose of this post-graduate physics program is to deliver superior education in response to the needs of those seeking a physics-related career path, such as teaching, cutting-edge research, and industry roles. It will also be advantageous for current employees seeking to expand their knowledge and advance their careers.

This program and its components are carefully constructed to deepen your understanding of core concepts in fields such as mathematical methods, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics. Additionally, the program includes elements of electronics, condensed matter physics, atomic & molecular physics, optics, and nuclear & particle physics. We offer comprehensive training in analytical capabilities and practical lab experience with a wide array of physics and electronics experiments.

Our computational physics course offers valuable exposure to significant numerical methods and their applications, enabling computer-aided research in the physical sciences. Our carefully selected elective courses in Nanoscience, Material Science, and Reactor Physics keep you abreast of the latest advances in these dynamic areas of physics research. They also showcase the cross-disciplinary nature of contemporary scientific exploration and the broad spectrum of its practical applications.

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 28,000
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

The objective of the program is to provide quality higher education in physics at the postgraduate level to meet the needs of learners aspiring for a career in physics such as teaching, research in frontier areas and industry.

In addition, serving personnel seeking knowledge upgradation and professional development will also benefit. This program and its courses carefully introduce you to mathematical methods, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics, as well as fundamental concepts in core areas of electronics, condensed matter physics, nuclear and molecular physics, optics, and nuclear and particle physics are designed to enable the acquisition of in-depth knowledge.

Ample training is provided in analytical skills as well as laboratory experience with experiments in both general physics and electronics. Courses in Computational Physics will give you good exposure to important numerical methods and their implementations that will enable you to conduct computer-aided investigations in physics.

The specialized elective courses in Nanoscience, Materials Science, and Reactor Physics are designed to introduce you to current developments in these exciting areas of physics research and also introduce you to the interdisciplinary nature of science and its vast scope of applications in modern times.

• To develop a thorough understanding of fundamental and advanced concepts in the field of physics.
• To develop the analytical abilities required for the application of the concepts of physics, mainly in problem-solving;
• To provide sufficient training in practical skills and give hands-on laboratory experience;
• To empower learners with the competencies required for performing computer-supported investigations in the field of physical sciences.;
• To deepen knowledge of the interdisciplinary character of current scientific practices through the elective course and
• To empower in-service personnel with the opportunity to enhance their expertise and abilities for career advancement.

• Graduates with Major/ Honors in Physics.
• Graduates with a B.Sc. Degree (including IGNOU B.Sc. Program under CBCS) in Physics and Mathematics.
• Candidates who have completed a B.Sc. Degree from IGNOU or any other accredited Open University, with at least 32 credits in Physics and Mathematics as one of their subjects, are eligible to apply.

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