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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. Master

    Applied Physics, Master of Science (SM)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Nuclear Tech. (Certificate)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Alternative Certification Physics 7-12,Buffalo State College, M.S.Ed.

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

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  4. Minor

    Astrophysics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  6. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    Penn State DuBois 🇺🇸 DuBois, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Angelo State University 🇺🇸 San Angelo, United States

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  9. Scholarship

    Physics Faculty VERIP III Scholarship Fund (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  10. Major

    Astrophysics Interdepartmental Major

    Wellesley College 🇺🇸 Wellesley, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, PhD

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Andrews University 🇺🇸 Berrien Springs, MI, United States

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  15. Minor

    Experimental Physics (Minor)

    Bethany College Study Abroad Programs Travel Awards and Scholarships 🇺🇸 Bethany, United States

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  16. Master

    General Science (Offered through Physics Department) (Masters)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  18. Major

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate Fields of Concentration / Major)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  19. Master

    Electrophysics, MS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    B.A. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Majors)

    Alfred University 🇺🇸 Alfred, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Dornsife College Doctoral Fellows)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 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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