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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. Bachelor

    B.S. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  2. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  3. Minor

    Geophysics Minor (GPHYS)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  4. Major

    Interdisciplinary Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Physics Candidacy Certificate (Graduate Certificate)

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics Ph.D. Collaborative UHCL/UH Program

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics, Minor Only

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in applied marine physics

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

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  10. Major

    Physics and Astrophysics (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics M.S.

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  12. Master

    Geophysics,BS,MS

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (PhD)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYBD)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only), Ph.D.

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics: Applied Science Track (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    BA in Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Biophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, 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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