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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. Associate

    Physics (A.A. Pathway)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics (MS, HS)

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  3. Research

    Computational Physics Student Summer Workshop, Los Alamos National Lab (Summer Research Experience Program (for undergraduate students))

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Lewis and Clark College 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (BS) (Major)

    Abilene Christian University 🇺🇸 Abilene, Texas, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics - minor

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Physics (7-12) (Teacher Certification)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  9. Research

    Physics Research Certificate

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Anne Kernan Endowed Fund for Physics (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Ph.D.) (Doctoral)

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

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  12. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Napa Valley College 🇺🇸 Napa, United States

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  13. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics, CAS, BS

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics (Transfer Degree)

    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 🇺🇸 Tifton, United States

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  17. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Kettering University 🇺🇸 Michigan, United States

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  18. Major

    PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR - AS-T #2 - SCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics BA or BS

    Texas State University 🇺🇸 San Marcos, United States

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  20. Master

    Applied Physics, Master

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics Circus

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  22. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    University of North Georgia 🇺🇸 Dahlonega, 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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