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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

    PhD, ScD in Geophysics

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

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  2. Teacher training

    Physics with Teacher Licensure

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Christian Brothers University 🇺🇸 Memphis, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    Physics (Undergraduate Degree Granting Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    St. Thomas Aquinas College 🇺🇸 Sparkill, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Physics, Undergraduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics: Analytic Track (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Westminster College, Fulton 🇺🇸 Fulton, United States

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    Physics (Teacher Licensure, Secondary (9-12))

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  18. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  20. Master

    Master of Science: Physics

    Southern University and A&M College, Graduate School 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  21. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, 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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