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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: Analytic Track (Bachelor of Science)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics,Buffalo, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, PhD

    University of Denver Graduate Studies 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Clark Atlanta University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctor of philosophy)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  10. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Minor - Only Program)

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 🇺🇸 Fort Smith, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Southwestern Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Weatherford, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  16. Graduate

    Physics (PHYS) (Graduate)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only), Ph.D. (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Plasma Physics (Program in), Ph.D.

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  19. Master

    Master in Physics

    College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, California State University, Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Applied Physics

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (Applied, General) (Major)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  22. Major

    Physics (Major)

    DePauw University 🇺🇸 Greencastle, 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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