About

A Physicist is a scientist who researches or teaches an advanced level of theoretical or practical physics. They specialize in various sub-topics and fields that come under the broad classification of Physics. Physicists also carry out extensive research on various physical phenomena, ideate theories and devise methods to prove them. Physicists keep making new developments, and there is always scope for more experimentation and testing out new hypotheses.

Education

Bachelor's

Physics or Mathematics

Bachelor's

BTech in Engineering Physics

Master's

Physics or Applied Physics

Ph.d

in Theoretical or Applied Physics

Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Good Reading
Accuracy
Problem Solving

Job Prospects

  • Theoretical Physicist
  • Astrophysicist
  • Nuclear Physicist
  • Meteorologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Medical Physicist

Salary / Annum

800,000

Fresher

1,800,000

Average

3,700,000

Experienced

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Jobs Outlook

  • There will always be a requirement for Physicists to teach young minds, come up with efficient solutions for everyday problems or devise newer methods to solve an existing problem.
  • Job opportunities for Physicists are widely available in the industrial sector, academic institutions, and laboratories.
  • Some Physicists work with radioactive materials and facilities that can be potentially dangerous to themselves and the society too. Professionals have to work long hours in laboratories & research centres.

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