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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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    Comprehensive General Science - Physics (Online Program)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics - Bachelor of Arts

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics, B.A., B.S.

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Applied Physics (PSM)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  7. Master

    Physics M.S. (Online)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Joint Doctoral Program SDSU/UCSD - Geophysics

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

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  11. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major of College of Engineering)

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics Major, Minor

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics BA, BS, minor, honors program available

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  15. Associate

    Nuclear Technology (Associate)

    Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus 🇺🇸 Ozark, Arkansas, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics minor

    Huntington University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S., Minor)

    Grand Valley State University 🇺🇸 Allendale, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

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

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics Honors Major

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics, Minor, BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics: M.S., Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, 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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