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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. Master

    Geophysics: M.S., M.S.T.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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  2. Associate

    Physics Emphasis (Associate)

    Linn Benton Community College 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geophysics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (BIPH), Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Metaphysics Program

    Delphi University 🇺🇸 McCaysville, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (Doctorate)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  8. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Physics Teacher's Certificate Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics PhD

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

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  11. Scholarship

    Physics Faculty VERIP III Scholarship Fund (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  12. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Science (AS))

    Phillips Community College, Stuttgart Campus 🇺🇸 Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States

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  13. Major

    Biophysics (Major)

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

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  15. Major

    Physics Major

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics PhD (UC San Francisco)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  17. Minor

    Physics Minor

    McNeese State University 🇺🇸 Lake Charles, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics PhD

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics: Astrophysics, B.S.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Applied Physics Program (Interdisciplinary Program)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  21. Associate

    Physics (Associate Degree with Emphasis Program)

    University of Wisconsin-Washington County 🇺🇸 West Bend, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, 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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