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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. Undergraduate

    PHYS - Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics

    Swarthmore College 🇺🇸 Swarthmore, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Postgraduate) (Undergraduate Minor)

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  8. Master

    Physics, Master of Science in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Bio Physics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  11. Master

    Master of Science (MS) in Physics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Physics

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

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  15. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics (undergraduate minor)

    Birmingham-Southern College 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Biola University 🇺🇸 La Mirada, California, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

    California State University, San Marcos 🇺🇸 San Marcos, California, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    BIOPHYSICS, Cornell University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, 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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