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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. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    McDaniel College 🇺🇸 Westminster, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Walla Walla University 🇺🇸 College Place, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Santa Clara University, College of Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, California, United States

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  4. Graduate

    Physics - Graduate School, Emphasis

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics Program

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

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

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  8. Master

    Physics,Stony Brook University, M.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    San Diego, BA, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Fullerton, BS, 124, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    General Physics BA (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Geophysics, B.S. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  13. Master

    M.A.T. (Single Subject - Physics) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physical Science & Physics

    Antelope Valley College 🇺🇸 Lancaster, California, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics PhD

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  19. Master

    Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Master of Science

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  21. Master

    Biophysics,Buffalo, University at, M.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Course: Nuclear Reactor Safety

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 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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