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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, BS

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics, MS

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    San Francisco, BS, 120, Physics (Physics - GENERAL)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Case Western Reserve University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics - Astrophysics, BS (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    San Diego, BS, 120, Physics (Modern Optics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Biophysics (Non-Degree Program)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    Augustana College, Sioux Falls South Dakota 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    Creighton University 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics (M.S.) (Masters)

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

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Westminster College 🇺🇸 New Wilmington, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (major)

    Washington and Lee University - Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  20. Graduate

    Physics (PHYS) (Approved for Graduate Credit)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    St. Norbert College 🇺🇸 De Pere, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics and Applied Physics, PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, 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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