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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

    Geophysics/Applied Geophysics (B.S.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Biophysics

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

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  3. Minor

    Physics ( Minor)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate Program)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major) (College of Science)

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors )

    Bradley University 🇺🇸 Peoria, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S., Option:Computational Physics

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, M.A., Ph.D.

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

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  12. Master

    Physics, MA

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    San Marcos, BS, 120, Applied Physics (Applied Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics (Master Of Science)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  17. Minor

    Physics (Minor) (Minor)

    Henderson State University 🇺🇸 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Astrophysics

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of North Georgia 🇺🇸 Dahlonega, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Harper College 🇺🇸 Palatine, United States

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  22. Master

    Physics, MS

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, 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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