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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

    Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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    Physics - Industry

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics* (M, m) (Undergraduate)

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

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    Physics

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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    Physics

    Saint Martin's University 🇺🇸 Lacey, WA, United States

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    Physics (PHYBD)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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    Physics - Physical Science

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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    General Physics II-Trig Based

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  10. Bachelor

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

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    General Physics With Cal II

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Physics: Introductory

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

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    Physics

    Los Angeles Pierce College 🇺🇸 Woodland Hills, CA, United States

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    Physics: Advanced

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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    General Physics I -Trig Based

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Physics 9H (Honors Program) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics, CAS, Minor

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Physics 7-12,Potsdam, State University College at, M.S.T.

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

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    Physics `7-12`,Binghamton University, M.S.T.

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