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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

    Physics, Ph.D.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  3. Major

    Applied Physics (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics (Distance Learning)

    Adams State College 🇺🇸 Alamosa, United States

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  6. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

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

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  7. Scholarship

    Michael Devirian Physics Student Award Fund (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  10. Minor

    Biophysics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  12. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    New Jersey City University 🇺🇸 Jersey City, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (678900), MA, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  15. Scholarship

    Benjamin C. Shen Endowed Fund in Physics (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. Minor

    Biophysics, Minor

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

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  18. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  19. Scholarship

    Michael Devirian Physics Student Award Fund (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    Anne Kernan Endowed Fund for Physics (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Applied Geophysics (BS)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  22. Research

    Biophysics Research Division

    University of Michigan Medical School 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, 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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