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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. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Drake University 🇺🇸 Des Moines, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, BA, BS, MS, PhD

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctor of Philosophy)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Materials Physics BS

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

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  7. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (B.S.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics (Physics Honors)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    B. A. in Physics program of study.

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, MS/PhD

    Clarkson University 🇺🇸 Potsdam, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A.)

    Seton Hall University 🇺🇸 South Orange, United States

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  13. Graduate

    Benjamin C. Shen Endowed Fund in Physics (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  15. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    B.S. in Physics program of study

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  17. Graduate

    Biophysics (PIBS) (Graduate)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  18. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Alvernia University 🇺🇸 Reading, United States

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  19. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Science (AS))

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

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  20. Associate

    Physics (Associate) (Associate Degree for Transfer)

    College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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  21. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

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

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Rowan University 🇺🇸 Glassboro, 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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