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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 (together with USC Columbia)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (with Major in Geophysics)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  3. Major

    Geophysics (Major)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  4. Foundation programme

    Philosophical Foundations of Physics (Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Astrophysics) (Major)

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

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Bard College 🇺🇸 Annandale on Hudson, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Elmhurst College 🇺🇸 Elmhurst, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Andrews University 🇺🇸 Berrien Springs, MI, United States

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  13. Graduate

    Physics, Department of (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  15. Major

    Physics: Physics-General (Major)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BS, 124, Physics (Physics - GENERAL)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics (Teaching)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  18. Major

    Biophysics (Major) (UC San Francisco)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College) 🇺🇸 Glenside, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Agnes Scott College 🇺🇸 Decatur, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of La Verne 🇺🇸 La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Garden Grove, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, San Luis Obispo, Victorville, 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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