Physics

Entry requirements:
You can join the merchant navy from age 16 as an officer cadet or as an apprentice able seafarer (deck). You'll need at least 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, maths and physics (or combined Science) or equivalent qualifications. If you have A levels or equivalent, in maths or Science, you could do an industry-backed HND, foundation degree, or degree. Subjects include nautical Science, and navigation and maritime Science. If you already have a degree, you'll usually be able to join a graduate programme and train as an officer in a shorter time. You'll need to pass a medical exam which will include a physical fitness and eyesight test. You'll usually need a maritime sponsoring company to put you through initial training.

Well, under-graduation physics is in great demand nowadays. You can have multiple opportunities after this. I can try to sort out some of them below:
- If you are passionate about physics and research career, you can go for M.Sc. Physics. You can go for interdisciplinary courses M.Sc. Like biophysics, biochemistry etc. These courses are very demandable.
- You can go to (NBRC) National Brain Research Centre, Manesar to study Brain research. They have integrated Ph.D. (after B.Sc. Physics) as well as Ph.D. (after M.Sc. Physics) courses. These are the straight study lines. For the first two points you can study in universities, then can pursue Ph.D. Also you can clear JEST to go for integrated Ph.D. in research institutes. And in the third point, NBRC only takes through JEST.
- Again, if you are interested in government jobs then there are many technical jobs offered by government. Of India which are only for the B.Sc. Physics students like Air-force, gun shell factory etc. To know about them regularly follow some job oriented magazines.
- In the last, the most critical option is waiting for you, UPSC. This is not only for Physics graduate but for every graduate in any field. So make the choice and grab some books for the course immediately.

PG Courses after B.Sc.:
Graduates have a wide variety of options available in terms of topics, subjects, and field. They have an option to pursue a post graduation degree in their respective field. Students can also join non-Science master degree courses such as animation, management, journalism, computer technology, etc. after the completion of B.Sc. Degree.
Career & Jobs:
Just like an academic courses, students who have a B.Sc. Degree also have an excellent employment opportunities. Jobs for B.Sc. Graduates are not just restricted in the field of Science but also they can explore others areas like management, engineering, law etc. Job Profiles:
- Scientist
- Scientific Assistant
- Research analyst
- Teachers
- Technical Writer/Editor
- Lecturers
- Chemist
- Enumerators
- Researcher
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Research Manager
- Consultant
Salary:
The salary of an individual in this field depends in which field he is working; some professional B.Sc. Courses like IT and Computer Science have very good scope and pays handsome salary to the deserving students. The starting salary in this field may range from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000. After gaining a good experience in a respective field, student may earn Rs. 60,000 to 80,000 per month.

Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Candidates will be categorised as Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) if they are not of Kerala origin but satisfies anyone of the following conditions:
Candidates who have undertaken qualifying course in Kerala and their Non- Keralite parents belong to Government of India/ Defence Service, posted to Kerala. Candidates who have undergone qualifying course in Kerala and their Non- Keralite parents who are serving/ served Government of Kerala for a minimum period of two years. Candidates who are not of Kerala origin but has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within the period of 12 years of their study. Candidates who are not of Kerala origin but who have undergone their school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII. Such candidates will be considered against State Merit seats for engineering but will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/ Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession during the KEAM admission procedure.