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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, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor's

    West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Morgantown, Keyser, Montgomery, Parkersburg, Charleston, Martinsburg, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics: Interdiciplinary Physics (Undergrad BS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Conceptual Physics (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    General Physics (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  7. Master

    M.A. in Physics (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  8. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    California State University, San Marcos 🇺🇸 San Marcos, California, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    The College | The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  10. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Platteville 🇺🇸 Platteville, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  13. Master

    Physics - M.S.

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics,

    St. Catherine University 🇺🇸 St Paul, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Master's

    West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Morgantown, Keyser, Montgomery, Parkersburg, Charleston, Martinsburg, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics, MS

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

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  18. Associate

    Physics: UC Transfer - Associate in Science for Transfer

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Course: Neutron Science and Reactor Physics

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Course: Statistical Physics I

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Course: Statistical Physics II

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, 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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