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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, (MS, PhD)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics: Master's, Doctoral (Graduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Eastern Oregon University 🇺🇸 La Grande, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Physics Secondary Certification

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  7. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (BA2NDMajor)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Joint major)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Spring Arbor University 🇺🇸 Spring Arbor Township, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Ph.D.)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Indiana University East 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (BS2NDMajor)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  18. Teacher training

    PHYT, Physics, Secondary Teaching Option

    Chicago State University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Molecular Biophysics & Biochem

    Yale University 🇺🇸 New Haven, United States

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  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Oakwood University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  21. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  22. Graduate

    Biomolecular Structure and Biophysics (Graduate)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, 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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