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Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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    Physics (Degree)

    Glendale Community College California 🇺🇸 Glendale, California, United States

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Claremont McKenna College 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate Program)

    Stevens Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (School of Education)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  7. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Applied Physics, Physics, study plan:2 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  8. Master

    Single Subject Preliminary Credential in Physics (Masters)

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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    Course: Física Matemática

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

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  10. Master

    General Physics Coursework - Emphasis (Masters) (Applied Physics)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Long Beach, BA, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Master

    M.Tech. - Nuclear Science & Technology, Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

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  13. Master

    Molecular Biophysics, MRes, Full Time

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    MPhys in Astrophysics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Northridge, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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    Physics

    College of Marin Kentfield Campus 🇺🇸 Kentfield, California, United States

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    Physics ( electrostatics and electrodynamics . Geometric and wave optics)

    Ternopil National Technical University 🇺🇦 Ternopil, Ukraine

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  20. Undergraduate

    Physics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wiscosin-Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  21. Master

    Physics and Applied Physics, Master of Science (M.S.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics and Geophysics (this program is in moratorium effective Spring 2010 through Spring 2011)

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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Study Physics – facts and figures

Physics is taught at 1,687 universities and colleges in 142 countries – including 1,297 Bachelor, 1,261 Master and 711 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (1,613), United Kingdom (554) and China (373). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and University of California.

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Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 5,849 Physics programmes at 1,687 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, University of California, Palacky University and Wuhan University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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