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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. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    Bradley University 🇺🇸 Peoria, United States

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  2. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Science (AS))

    Phillips Community College, Helena-West Helena Campus 🇺🇸 Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (BA), Requirements, Policies & Course Sequence

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (MA.,MSandPhD)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Cedarville University 🇺🇸 Cedarville, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major) (Dornsife)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Teaching Minor)

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics General Program (BS)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Astrophysics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BA, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Geophysics/Applied Geophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    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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  16. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Hamline University 🇺🇸 Saint Paul, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Augustana College, Sioux Falls South Dakota 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, United States

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  21. Master

    Physics (MS)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, 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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