physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
physics — the natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.74/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 46 occupations in our catalogue, including diesel engine mechanic, physics teacher secondary school, science teacher secondary school, and Automotive Engineering Technicians.
Occupations that require physics
Showing top 20 of 46 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is physics?
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
What category of skill is physics?
ESCO classifies physics under the knowledge category, specifically in the physics subcategory.
Is physics an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.74/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require physics?
In our catalogue, 46 occupations list physics as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include diesel engine mechanic, physics teacher secondary school, science teacher secondary school, Automotive Engineering Technicians, Robotics Technicians, aerodynamics engineer.
How transferable is physics between industries?
ESCO tags physics as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is physics the same as study of matter?
Yes — physics is also known as study of matter, physical science, natural science, concepts in physics, concepts of physics, or laws of physics. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn physics?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands physics and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.