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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, (BS, BA)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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    Course: Physics 21: Science from Superheroes to Global Warming

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (Applied Physics), BS, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Seattle Pacific University 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics BA, BS

    California Lutheran University, School of Management 🇺🇸 Thousand Oaks, Clifornia, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics of Materials (Undergraduate)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Nuclear Science

    Georgia Regents University 🇺🇸 Augusta, United States

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    Physics

    University of California Berkeley, College of Letters and Science 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics (BSE), Requirements, Policies and Course Sequence (Fall 2012)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  11. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics 9H (Honors Program)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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    Physics

    College of the Desert 🇺🇸 Palm Desert, California, United States

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    Physics (A.M.P.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Physics

    Walla Walla Community College 🇺🇸 Walla Walla, United States

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    Physics

    Chabot College 🇺🇸 Hayward, California, United States

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    Physics (Columbia College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics (Course)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  22. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, 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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