Physicist

The purpose of research is to find the truth. It's nothing more than a journey in which you pick up notions on your way to your destination. The good part is that there isn't any destination at all. As they say "the journey itself is the real pleasure, not the destination". Science is about asking logical questions and trying to figure out the right answers to your questions. Now, what does it take to be a scientist? - Knowledge, the craving for more knowledge, the attitude to love challenges, tenacity (my favourite) and a little bit of arrogance (yes, you need it sometimes to prove your point). Learn as much as you can in your field of interest, work with knowledgeable people (we call them 'big shots'), publish your findings, engage in collaborations, be a part of a great research institution. That's the recipe for a scientist in the modern world.

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There are a lot of openings for you after B.Sc Physics. You can opt for M.Sc Physics, Astrophysics. This sector has many job opportunities. You may join M.Sc Astrophysics in any university, or if you want to see yourself as a scientist / Researcher you can proceed with M.Sc in Applied Physics, and then go for Ph.D. There are many options available to you depending on your interests, core strengths and chosen career path. Other than the conventional courses, you could explore courses in management, teaching, research, finance/banking, media, corporate communications, retail, hospitality etc. Postgraduate Diplomas in specialized areas like leather, sugar, plastics, processing, packaging or environment technology are some other options you could look at. You can also take the Civil Services, as well as the Indian Forest Service Exams with physics, as one of the papers in the Mains examination. I recommend that you take the time to explore you the deepest talents, interests and career goals before you decide on what the next step should be. It will help to work with a career guidance professional. Alternatively, you can take some online assessments of your skills and personality to understand yourself better. Hope this information helps. Wish you Luck.

Degrees in physics exist at the Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level, though most professionals in the field of physics hold doctorate degrees. The physics career field is broad, and in addition to choosing a particular discipline to pursue, physicists have the option of working in private industry, academia, or for a government agency. Most physicist positions require individuals to hold doctorate degrees in fields related to astronomy or physics, and postdoctoral experience may also be required for some positions. Although licensure is not typically required for professionals in this field, some government positions may require physicists to submit to background checks in order to gain security clearances. Regards.