MSc Physics

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed a B.Sc. degree with a major in Physics from Tribhuvan University, or hold an equivalent degree with the same specialization from a university recognized by Tribhuvan University, are eligible to apply for admission to the M.Sc. Physics program.

To gain admission to the M.Sc. Physics program applicants must appear in an entrance examination conducted by the Central Department of Physics, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur. Admission will not be granted to those who fail to attend the entrance exam or do not achieve the minimum required score.

Top Colleges Offering MSc Physics under Tribhuvan University (TU)

GoldenGate International College

National Examinations Board (NEB) +1Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu

Birendra Multiple Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bharatpur, Chitwan

Patan Multiple Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur

Amrit Science Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Thamel, Kathmandu

Curriculum Structure

Semester	Course Code	Courses	CH	Full Marks	Pass Marks	Nature of Course	Class Hour
First	PHY501	Math Physics I	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
First	PHY502	Classical Mechanics	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
First	PHY503	Quantum Mechanics I	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
First	PHY504	Electronics	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
First	PHY505	Physics Lab 1	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
	PHY505a	General Experiment	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
	PHY505b	Electronics Experiment	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
Second	PHY551	Quantum Mechanics II	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Second	PHY552	Statistical Mechanics	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Second	PHY553	Solid State Physics	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Second	PHY554	Electrodynamics I	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Second	PHY555	Physics Lab 2	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
	PHY555a	General Experiment	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
	PHY555b	Electronics Experiment	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
Third	PHY601	Quantum Field Theory	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Third	PHY602	Electrodynamics II	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Third	PHY603	Math Physics II	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Third	PHY604	Computational Physics Lab	4	100	50	Practical	P180+T20
Third	PHY605	Term Paper (III)¹	2	50	25	Presentation	-
Fourth	PHY651	Particle Physics	3	75	37.5	Theory	L45+T15
Fourth	PHY652	Physics Lab 3	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
	PHY653a	General Experiment	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
	PHY653b	Electronics Experiment	2	50	25	Practical	P90+T10
Fourth	PHY654	Term Paper (IV)²	2	50	25	Presentation	-

Total CH (Compulsory Courses): 54

Table 4: List of Elective Courses

Semester	Course Code	Courses	CH	Full Marks	Pass Marks	Nature of Course	Class Hour
Third	PHY611	Advanced Solid State Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY612	Astrophysics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY613	Atmospheric Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY614	Biomedical Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY615	Condensed Matter Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY616	Galactic Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY617	General Theory of Relativity	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY618	Microprocessor & Optoelectronics	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY619	Nano Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY620	Physics of Materials I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY621	Plasma Physics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY622	Solid Earth Geophysics I	2	50	25	Theory	L30+T10
Third	PHY623	Entrepreneurship for Physicist	—	Non-credit	—	Theory	L30+T10
Fourth	PHY661	Advanced Solid State Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY662	Astrophysics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY663	Atmospheric Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY664	Biomedical Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY665	Condensed Matter Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY666	Galactic Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY667	Gravitation & Cosmology	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY668	Microelectronics	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY669	Nano Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY670	Physics of Materials II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY671	Plasma Physics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY672	Solid Earth Geophysics II	4	100	50	Theory	L60+T20
Fourth	PHY699	Dissertation	6	150	75	Presentation	—

Course Outcome

Deepen understanding of core physics principles

Study advanced mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum physics

Apply mathematical methods in physical analysis

Conduct lab experiments and research

Use modern tools and simulation techniques

Explore atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics

Solve real-world physics problems

Develop scientific thinking and analytical skills

Prepare technical reports and presentations

Get ready for careers in research, teaching, or industry

More About This Program

Master of Science in Physics (MSc Physics) is a 2 year, four semester course by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Science and Technology (IoST).