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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. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Bismarck State College 🇺🇸 Bismarck, United States

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  2. Master

    Astrophysics (MS)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics - Bachelor of Science

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  4. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Eastern Arizona College 🇺🇸 Thatcher, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  7. Major

    Astrophysics (CLA, CSE) (Major)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  9. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  10. Major

    Astrophysics (Major)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics, M.S., M.S.T., Minor, Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  12. Research

    Research - Physics

    Black Hills State University 🇺🇸 Spearfish, United States

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  13. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Arts and Science Degree with Emphasis)

    University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan 🇺🇸 Sheboygan, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics - B.A., undergraduate minor, teacher preparation

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  16. Associate

    Physics (Associate Major)

    Thomas More College 🇺🇸 Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  18. Associate

    PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR - AA-DTA - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  20. Minor

    Applied Physics (Minor)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Biophysics (BS) (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Research), BS, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, 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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