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Study Physics in the United States

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. Certificate

    · Physics – Teacher Certification Concentration

    East Central University 🇺🇸 Oklahom, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics-Physical Science (Undergraduate)

    Union University 🇺🇸 Jackson, Germantown,Hendersonville, United States

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  4. Minor

    Minor: Physics

    Southwest Minnesota State University 🇺🇸 Marshall, MN, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor's Degree Minor)

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    San Diego, BS, 129, Geological Sciences (Geophysics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  8. Minor

    *Physics (Minor)

    Cameron University 🇺🇸 Lawton, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied marine physics (PhD)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  10. Master

    Applied marine physics (Master of Arts)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  11. Master

    Accelerated Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics and Applied Physics

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    · Physics

    East Central University 🇺🇸 Oklahom, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - MS | PhD

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  16. Major

    Biophysics (Major) (Dornsife)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Nuclear Weapons Effects, Policy, and Proliferation Certificate Program (NWEPP)

    Air University (Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery, Alabama) 🇺🇸 Montgomery, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Montana State University at Bozeman 🇺🇸 Montana, United States

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  20. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major of College of Engineering)

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  22. Minor

    Applied Geophysics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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Study Physics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 568 universities and colleges offer 1,613 Physics programmes: 371 Bachelor, 184 Master and 165 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Oakland, Albany,New York and San Diego. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and State University of New York (SUNY).

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 1,613 Physics programmes at 568 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Oakland and Albany,New York.

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 in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, State University of New York (SUNY), Harvard University and University of California, San Diego.

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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