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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 (Ph.D.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  2. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of LaVerne 🇺🇸 La Verne, United States, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate)

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Nova Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  10. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYBD)

    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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  11. Bachelor

    Biophysics (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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  12. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    University of Colorado at Boulder 🇺🇸 Boulder, United States

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Rollins College 🇺🇸 Winter Park, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  16. Graduate

    Biophysics (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    Ave Maria University 🇺🇸 Ave Maria, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics, Minor, Geauga, Kent

    Kent State University, Geauga Campus 🇺🇸 Burton, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Teacher Certification in Physics

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, Combined MD-PhD Program

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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