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PhD in 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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    Physics, M.A., Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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    Biophysics,Buffalo, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, PhD

    University of Denver Graduate Studies 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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    Physics (Doctor of philosophy)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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    Physics, B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only), Ph.D. (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Plasma Physics (Program in), Ph.D.

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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    Physics, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Doctoral

    West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Morgantown, Keyser, Montgomery, Parkersburg, Charleston, Martinsburg, United States

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    PhD in Applied Physics

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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    Physics, Applied, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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    Physics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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    PhD in Biophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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    Physics - M.S., Ph.D.

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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    Physics,Albany, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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    Physics and Applied Physics, PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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    Physics,Binghamton University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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    Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Computational and Molecular Biophysics (PhD)

    Washington University in St. Louis - School of Medicine 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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    PhD in Geophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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PhD in Physics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 109 universities and colleges offer 165 PhD programmes in Physics. Popular study locations are Oakland, San Diego, Albany,New York and Cambridge. Institutions with the widest choice: University of California, State University of New York (SUNY) and University of California, San Diego.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Physics?

The directory lists 165 PhD programmes in Physics at 109 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Oakland, San Diego and Albany,New York.

How long does a PhD in Physics take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Physics in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of California, State University of New York (SUNY), University of California, San Diego, Harvard University and Stanford University.

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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