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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

    Computational Physics - option in B.A., Physics

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Joint Doctoral Program SDSU/UCSD - Geophysics (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Columbus University 🇺🇸 Daphne, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  10. Foundation programme

    Applied Physics (Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science)

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

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  12. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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  13. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  15. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Spring Arbor University 🇺🇸 Spring Arbor Township, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics Master of Science (M.S.)

    Creighton University 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    BS, Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  18. Master

    Geophysics, M.S.

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

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor, Masters, Doctoral)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  20. Major

    Physics (Graduate Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  21. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, 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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