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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. Major

    Petroleum and Natural Gas Geophysics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    West Virginia Wesleyan College 🇺🇸 Buckhannon, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus 🇺🇸 Ozark, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics (Degree)

    Glendale Community College California 🇺🇸 Glendale, California, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Claremont McKenna College 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate Program)

    Stevens Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (School of Education)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  9. Master

    Single Subject Preliminary Credential in Physics (Masters)

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

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  10. Master

    General Physics Coursework - Emphasis (Masters) (Applied Physics)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Long Beach, BA, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Northridge, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

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

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    College of Marin Kentfield Campus 🇺🇸 Kentfield, California, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wiscosin-Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics and Applied Physics, Master of Science (M.S.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics and Geophysics (this program is in moratorium effective Spring 2010 through Spring 2011)

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  21. Master

    General Physics Thesis - Emphasis (Masters) (Applied Physics)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, 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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