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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

    Physics, B.S. (Major)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  2. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  3. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Kingsborough Community College 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  9. Major

    Geophysics (c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  10. Graduate

    Molecular Biophysics (Graduate Portfolio Program)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  11. Other programmes

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    Delaware State University 🇺🇸 Dover, United States

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  12. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  15. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Stephen F. Austin State University 🇺🇸 Nacogdoches, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  18. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

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

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  19. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  20. Master

    PHYSICS, MS - Masters of Science

    North Carolina A&T State University 🇺🇸 Greensboro, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Science in Physics (M.S.)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, 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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