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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

    Physics (Minor)

    Virginia Union University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    St. Mary's College of California 🇺🇸 Moraga, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    College of Letters & Science | University of Wisconsin-Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Nuclear Power Generation (Graduate Certificate) (Online Degree)

    ASU Online 🇺🇸 United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics (minor)

    Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Drew University 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  10. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Tennessee at Martin UT 🇺🇸 Martin, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Physics Teacher's Certificate Minor

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  13. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    Ave Maria University 🇺🇸 Ave Maria, United States

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  15. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYS)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    BA in Physics

    Florida Memorial University 🇺🇸 Miami Gardens, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Walla Walla University 🇺🇸 College Place, United States

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  18. Minor

    Geophysics Minor (GPHYS)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  19. Master

    Physics (Master of Science)

    Southern University, Baton Rouge 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics Ph.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Wagner College 🇺🇸 Staten Island, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    Seton Hall University 🇺🇸 South Orange, 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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