B.Sc. Physics – Program Overview

B.Sc. Physics – Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics under Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal is a 4-year undergraduate program designed to build strong foundations in classical physics, modern physics, mathematics, computation, laboratory skills, and research.

Graduates can pursue careers in research, education, data science, electronics, space science, meteorology, energy sector, or continue higher studies such as M.Sc. Physics, Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML or Physics-based competitive exams.

TU Admission & Examination Timeline (Approx)

• Admission Notice: Shrawan – Bhadra 
• Entrance / Merit-based Admission: Bhadra – Ashoj 
• Classes Begin: Kartik 2082
• Annual Examinations:

• 1st Year: Bhadra – Ashwin (following year)
• 2nd Year: Kartik – Mangsir
• 3rd Year: Mangsir – Poush
• 4th Year: Poush – Magh

(Dates may slightly vary as per TU official academic calendar)

First Year

Code	Subject & Detailed Course Content	Marks	Type
PHY 101	Mechanics, Thermodynamics & E&M Newtonian mechanics, work-energy theorem Oscillations, gravitation Laws of thermodynamics, entropy Electrostatics, Gauss law, magnetic fields	100	Theory
PHY 102	Physics Laboratory I Error analysis & measurements Mechanics & heat experiments Electrical instruments	50	Practical
MAT 101	Calculus Limits, continuity, differentiation Integration techniques Applications of calculus	75	Theory
MAT 102	Analytical Geometry & Vectors Vector algebra 3D geometry Coordinate transformations	75	Theory
STA 101	Fundamentals of Statistics Probability theory Random variables Statistical distributions	100	Theory
SC-Eng 101	Scientific Communication Scientific writing Presentation skills Ethics in science	50	Theory

Second Year

Code	Subject & Detailed Course Content	Marks	Type
PHY 201	Optics, Modern Physics & Electronics Wave & geometrical optics Relativity basics Atomic & nuclear models Semiconductors & diodes	100	Theory
MAT 201	Linear Algebra Matrices & determinants Eigenvalues & eigenvectors	75	Theory
MAT 202	Differential Equations ODE & PDE Applications in physics	75	Theory

Third Year

Code	Subject & Detailed Course Content	Marks	Type
PHY 301	Mathematical Physics & Classical Mechanics Vector calculus Lagrangian & Hamiltonian mechanics	100	Theory
MAT 301	Computer Programming C / Python basics Numerical computation	75	Theory/Lab
RM 305	Research Methodology Research design Scientific reporting	100	Theory

Fourth Year

Code	Subject & Detailed Course Content	Marks	Type
PHY 401	Quantum Mechanics Wave mechanics Schrödinger equation Operators & eigenstates	100	Theory
PHY 403	Nuclear & Solid State Physics Nuclear reactions Crystal structures Band theory	100	Theory
PHY 405	Project Work / Material Science Independent research Presentation & viva	100	Research