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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. Associate

    Associate of Science, concentration in Physics

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  2. Major

    Geophysics (Major)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  3. Minor

    Computational Physics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  4. Minor

    Astrophysics Minor

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  6. Associate

    Nuclear Tech. (Associate in Applied Science)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Physical Science Teaching Certification-Physics

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

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  8. Minor

    Applied Physics (Minor)

    Texas A&M International University 🇺🇸 Laredo, United States

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  9. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics

    Eastern Mennonite University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, Lancaster (PA), United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  12. Scholarship

    Computational Physics (Undergraduate Degree Granting Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  15. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Arts and Science Degree with Emphasis)

    UW Fond du Lac 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  16. Associate

    Nuclear Technology (Associate)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

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  17. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  18. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Bethel University (Minn.) 🇺🇸 St. Paul, United States

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  19. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  20. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  21. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  22. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Adrian College 🇺🇸 Adrian, 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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