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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. Minor

    Minor in the Teaching of Physics

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  3. Associate

    PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR - AA-DTA - SCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  4. Scholarship

    Physics Faculty VERIP III Scholarship Fund (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Graduate

    Biophysics (Graduate)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  7. Master

    Physics,BA,BS,MS,Minor

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  8. Associate

    Physics (A.A.)

    Diné College 🇺🇸 Tsaile, Arizona, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Applied (PhD)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (Bachelor of Science Degree)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  11. Major

    Geophysics, Physics (Major)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor of Arts, Ph.D.

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  13. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYS)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (Bachelor Of Science)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    BA with a Major in Physics

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Computational Science (Physics) PhD

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

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  20. Associate

    Physics - Associate in Science

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Computational Physics, Bachelor of Science (BS)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  22. Master

    M.S. in Biophysics

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, 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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