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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

    Astrophysics (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics (Distance Learning)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Anderson University 🇺🇸 Anderson, United States

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  4. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Arts and Science Degree with Emphasis)

    University of Wisconsin Manitowoc 🇺🇸 Manitowoc, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    B.S. in Biophysics

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics - Bachelor of Arts

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    B.A. Science (Physics, 5-12) (Online Program)

    Western Governors University 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States

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  9. Master

    Accelerated Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics and Applied Physics

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    BA in Physics

    University of San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  11. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

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  12. Master

    Applied Physics, Master of Engineering (ME)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, BA, BA/MA, PhD

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  15. Associate

    Nuclear Technology, Associate Degree

    Lakeshore Technical College 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Albright College 🇺🇸 Reading, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Adams State College 🇺🇸 Alamosa, United States

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  20. Major

    Physics (Major) (Pre-Professional Program)

    Berea College 🇺🇸 Berea, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  22. Graduate

    Anne Kernan Endowed Fund for Physics (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, 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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