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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Wellesley College 🇺🇸 Wellesley, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics, Minor, Bachelor of Science (BS), Planning, Bachelor of Science (BS)

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    BS in Physics

    McMurry University 🇺🇸 Abilene, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics, Astrophysics Concentration (Major)

    St. Mary's College of California 🇺🇸 Moraga, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics-LAS (Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  11. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Cedarville University 🇺🇸 Cedarville, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics, BS (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    physics (bachelor of arts degree)

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor's Degree Minor)

    Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 🇺🇸 Erie, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics/Course 8 (Bachelor)

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

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  22. Other programmes

    Computational & Molecular BiophysicsPh.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, 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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