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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

    Applied Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Biophysics (Certificate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  3. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  4. Minor

    Continuum Physics and Acoustics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Applied Physics, Physics, CAS, Cert (UG) (Certificate)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics, PhD

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  9. Scholarship

    Biophysics (Undergraduate Non-degree Granting & Special Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  10. Minor

    PHYSICS, Major/Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Curry College 🇺🇸 Milton, United States

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  12. Scholarship

    Michael Devirian Physics Student Award Fund (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  13. Major

    Applied Physics (Major Option)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  15. Master

    Applied Physics, MS, post-master’s certificate, Part-time

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  17. Master

    Applied marine physics ( Master of Science)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Applied Physics, Bachelor of Science (BS)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Criticality Safety (Online Program)

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

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  20. Major

    Applied Physics (c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  21. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    University of Alabama in Huntsville 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics, CAS, Minor

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, 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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