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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. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

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

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marinette 🇺🇸 Marinette, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    SB in Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  4. Master

    Long Beach, MS, 34, Physics (Applied Physics), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    McHenry County College 🇺🇸 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) 🇺🇸 Livermore, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    physics (Bachelor)

    Lamar University, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science 🇺🇸 Beaumont, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Undergrad BA)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  13. Master

    Physics MS

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics, Transfer to CSUF

    Reedley College 🇺🇸 Reedley, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics: Preprofessional (Undergrad BS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    San Jose, BA, 120, Physics (Preparation for Teaching)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Chico, BS, 120, Physics (Professional Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Applied, General) (Bachelor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  22. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, 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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