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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

    Bachelor of Science in Geophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  2. Master

    Geophysics: Master's, Doctoral (Graduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    BA, Physics, Preparation for Teaching

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  10. Major

    Biophysics (Major)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    BA, Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  13. Scholarship

    Physics Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Yale University 🇺🇸 New Haven, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Carroll University 🇺🇸 Waukesha, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Applied Physics, Part-Time Study

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Biophysics (B.S.)

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

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  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  22. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Hollins University 🇺🇸 Roanoke, 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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