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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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  • 142 countries
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    Physics: from classical to quantum (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Victoria (Uvic) 🇨🇦 Victoria, Canada

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  3. Minor

    Physics, CAS, Minor

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  4. Master

    Cell & Molecular Biophysics, Randall Division of, King's College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  8. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  9. Master

    Ciencias - Física (Masters)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Nonlinear and Liquid Crystals Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Nuclear energrtika

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Particle Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Physics 7-12,Potsdam, State University College at, M.S.T.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    Physics `7-12`,Binghamton University, M.S.T.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    Physics with Theoretical Physics (4 Years) [MPhys] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Terapia Física

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  18. Master

    Ciencias - Física (Masters)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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  19. Other programmes

    General Physics With Cal I

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  20. Minor

    Minor Physics (18 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Fission DTC PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics 7-12,Binghamton University, M.S.Ed.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, 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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