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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 with Specialization in Computational Physics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  2. Minor

    Physics, Minor Requirements

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics: Ph.D.

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  6. Master

    MS in Physics

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Astrophysics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    Union University 🇺🇸 Jackson, Germantown,Hendersonville, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Central Methodist University 🇺🇸 Fayette, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (M,m,c) (Major)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor, Program, and Concentration)

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics and Astrophysics (B.A.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    BS, Physics

    Grambling State University 🇺🇸 Grambling, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Molecular Biophysics (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Nuclear (Bachelor)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A., B.S.)

    Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Bloomsburg, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Westminster College, Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States

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  20. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Augsburg College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics, Four-year Baccalaureate (Undergraduate Major)

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D., Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, 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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