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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

    Sacramento, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BA, 180, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.))

    Sonoma State University 🇺🇸 Rohnert Park, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  6. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Physics (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  8. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    San Bernardino, BA, 180, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Azusa Pacific University 🇺🇸 Azusa, California, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  15. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    UW Fond du Lac 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics, BS, BA, Columbus

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  21. Other programmes

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    Georgia Southwestern University 🇺🇸 Georgetown, United States

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  22. Master

    San Francisco, MS, 30, Physics (Physics - General), 19021

    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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