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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. Postgraduate

    Biophysics (Molecular and Cellular, Roswell) (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (BS) (Major)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Eckerd College 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  6. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, B.A.

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    San Jose, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    The Bachelor of Science in Physics

    California State University, Chico 🇺🇸 Chico, California, United States

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  10. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  11. Master

    MS in Physics: Computational Physics

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics ( Master of science)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYS) (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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  18. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics B.S.

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  22. Master

    Physics M.S. (Duluth)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, 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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