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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. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Computational Physics BS

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

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics

    University of Hawaii - Hilo 🇺🇸 Hilo, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Astrophysics BS

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (MD/PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  7. Major

    Biophysics (Major)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics (Online Program)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  9. Specialisation

    Pre terapia física (Speciality)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  11. Major

    Astrophysics (Major)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  15. Master

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

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics M.S. (Masters)

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  17. Minor

    Physics Minor (Graduate minor related to major)

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Physics/Science - Teacher Certification

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  19. Master

    Astrophysics M.S. (Online)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  20. Master

    Bachelor and Master of Science in Physics

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Applied Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, 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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