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Careers in Physics Overview: Physics is a fundamental science that explores and identify basic principles and laws governing motion and gravitation, the macroscopic and microscopic behaviour of gases, and the structure and behaviour of matter, the generation and transfer between energy, and the interaction of matter and energy. Some physicists use these principles in theoretical areas; others apply their knowledge of physics to practical areas, such as the development of advanced materials, electronic and optical devices, and medical equipment. Physicists design and perform experiments with lasers, particle accelerators, telescopes, mass spectrometers, and other equipment. On the basis of their observations and analysis, they attempt to discover and explain laws describing the forces of nature, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear interactions. Physicists also find ways to apply physical laws and theories to problems in nuclear energy, electronics, optics, materials, communications, aerospace technology, and medical instrumentation. The study of physic basically focuses on elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, and physics of condensed matter (solid-state physics), optics, acoustics, plasma physics, or the physics of fluids. Educational Institutions: Department of Physics, University of Karachi, Karachi     (http://www.uok.edu.pk) BS in Physic – 4 years MSc in Applied Physics– 2 years MSc in Physics - 2 years Specialisation a. Electronic and Communication Institute of Physics, University of Sindh, Jamshoro      http://www.usindh.edu.pk BS in Physics - 4 years MSc in Physics - 2 years Specialisation: a. Health Physics b. Plasma, Condensed Matter and Material, High Energy Physics Institute of Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore    http://www.pu.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Physics - 4 years MSc in Physics - 2 years M Phil in Physics - 2 years Ph D in Physics Centre of Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore     http://www.pu.edu.pk M Phil in Solid State Physics - 2 years Ph D in Solid State Physics - 3-5 years Department of Physics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar  http://www.upesh.edu.pk MSc (hons) - 2 years Specialisation a.  Nuclear Physics b. Solid State Physic c. Electronics d. M Phil and Ph D in Physics Department of Physics, Government College University, Lahore     http://www.gcu.edu.pk MSc in Physics - 2 years M Phil in Physics - 1 year Department of Physics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan  http://www.bzu.edu.pk BS in Physics - 4 years MSc in Physics - 2 years University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore   http://www.uet.edu.pk BSc in Physics - 4 years MSc in Physics - 1- 2 years M Phil in Physics Department of Physics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad     http://www.qau.edu.pk MSc in Physics– 2 years M Phil and Ph D in Physics - 2 years (Research Area: Atomic Physics and Molecular Physics, Condense Matter and Material Science, High Energy Physics, Laser Physics, Controlled Thermal Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Physics, Plasma Physics) Lahore College of Women University, Lahore   http://www.lcwu.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Physics - 4 years MSc in Physics – 2 years Department of Physics and Applied Science, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Science, Islamabad, http://www.pieas.edu.pk MSc in Medical Physics – 2 years Ph D in Physics Required Attributes: Mathematical ability, problem-solving and analytical skills, an inquisitive mind, imagination, and initiative are important traits for anyone planning a career in physics. Interest in scientific phenomena, patience, perseverance, precision and tremendous inclination to research is must. Good oral and written communication skills also are important because many physicists work as part of a team, write research papers or proposals, or have contact with clients or customers with non physics backgrounds. Career Prospects: In industries, physicists conduct research for improving methods and technologies. In the petroleum industry, they are engaged in laboratory work for finding improved methods of processing crude oil Geophysicists combine the knowledge of geology and physics. Geophysics is used in the study of meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, seismology, radioactivity and magnetism. Medical physicists play a vital role in the designing and use of electronic equipments for use in the medical sector. Physicist may also opt for teaching Profession. Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main