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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. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - River Falls 🇺🇸 River Falls, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (PH) (Undergraduate Major)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  6. Master

    Physics (PHYS), M.S. Master of Science, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Rio Grande 🇺🇸 RIO GRANDE, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics B.A.

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Kinesiology

    College of San Mateo 🇺🇸 San Mateo, California, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Northridge, BS, 120, Physics (Astrophysics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science)

    Lamar University 🇺🇸 Beaumont, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  15. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics (Graduate) (Minor)

    St. Norbert College 🇺🇸 De Pere, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics, AS (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, MS, PhD, Blacksburg

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    San Jose, BA, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics/Systems

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Course: PHY-6 Physics for Humanists, Spring 2006

    Tufts University 🇺🇸 Medford, 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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