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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. Master

    Physics, MS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Biophysics (BS)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Indiana University, Bloomington 🇺🇸 Bloomington, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (BA)

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Grinnell College 🇺🇸 Grinnell, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Alcorn State University 🇺🇸 Alcorn State, United States

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  10. Master

    Physics - Master of Science

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    University of LaVerne 🇺🇸 La Verne, United States, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, BS, MS, PhD, BS

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BS, 124, Physics (Applied Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

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

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  17. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics - Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology (Bachelor)

    California University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Physics Candidacy Certificate

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

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  21. Bachelor

    PHYSICS, BS - Bachelor of Science

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

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  22. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Physics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, 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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