As far as the eligibility conditions of the candidates who intend to pursue Optical physics are concerned, they must basically have an undergraduate degree with physics. Optical physics can be studied in the higher educational degrees only. One can pursue MSc programme after an undergraduate degree in general physics or Physics honors from a recognized university.
It is not mandatory for a candidate to acquire proficiency in Optical Physics at the graduate level and then go for Higher Studies in Optical Physics. The Candidate may have BSc (Life Sc)/BVSc/BSc (Hons) in respective field and also enter as a research scholar or a Fellow Research Assistant.
There are lots of research fellowships / scholarships available for the deserving candidates in India and Abroad. A good PhD programme takes minimum of four years to complete.
Optical Physicists has a wide range of opportunities in Medicine. Optical scientists are employed by large organizations and institutions in abroad to a great extent.