Discipline	Science
Program Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification	Master of Science (M.Sc)
Total Seats	62
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours	1472
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	The M.Sc (Physics) PG Programme shall comprise “Core” and “Elective” subjects. The “Core” subjects shall further consist of “Hard” and “Soft” Courses. Hardcore Courses shall have 4 credits; softcore Courses shall have 3 or 4 credits. Open electives shall have 3 credits. Total credit for the programme shall be 92 including open electives. Core Courses are related to the discipline of the M.Sc (Physics) programme. Hardcore Courses are compulsorily studied by a student as a core requirement to complete the programme of M.Sc (Physics). Softcore Courses are elective but are related to the discipline of the programme. Two open elective papers of 3 credits each shall be offered in the II and III semesters by the department. Open electives will be chosen from an unrelated programme within the faculty or across the faculty.
Admission & entry requirements	Candidates with BSc Degree of Mangalore University or any other university considered as equivalent thereto with Physics as major / optional / special subject are eligible for the program provided they have studied Mathematics as optional / special / minor / subsidiary subject for at least two years and secured minimum of 45 % (40% for SC / ST / Category – I candidates) marks both in Physics and Mathematics.