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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 Honors Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics, Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Foggy Bottom - Main Campus, Full-Time, Part-Time

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics,Binghamton University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Astrophysics

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    BA - Physics (Theoretical Track)

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (BA), Meteorology (Fall 2011)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  10. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, B.A., B.S. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics, MS

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Astrophysics Program

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    General Physics BA

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

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  19. Master

    Physics (Polymer Physics) MS

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (College of Arts and Sciences)

    East Stroudsburg State University 🇺🇸 East Stroudsburg, United States

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  21. Master

    Physics, Master of Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BA, 180, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, 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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