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Physics degrees abroad
Physics is one of the most fundamental sciences, and is sometimes referred to as ‘the science of everything’. By studying a physics degree abroad, you’ll learn about matter, energy and how they interact, and how concepts like quantum physics and relatively help us understand the world around us.
The principles of physics have driven many of the latest technological advances like the current digital revolution and quantum computing. As a physics graduate not only will you learn about the structure of physical laws, but also take part in their further discovery and join the likes of Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Steven Hawking.
Physics is a popular subject for international students because it means having the opportunity to study the best programs the world has to offer. The best universities are hard to get into, and you’ll usually need strong academic grades in science subjects and maths.


Physics program structure
You can study physics abroad at any degree level including bachelor's, master’s and doctorate. At the undergraduate level, you can study a BSc in physics over three or four years. Alternatively, you can study an MSci or MPhys, which lets you add an extra year to your bachelor’s program to convert it to a master’s. You can usually choose to do this after the first year.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a related subject, you can study a taught or research master’s in physics as an MSc or MPhil over one or two years. If you want to earn a doctorate, you can study a PhD in physics, which can take up to six years to complete.
How you’ll learn on a physics program will vary from module to module. Some will be lecture and seminar-based, and others will be more practical with laboratory sessions and group work. Most modules will assess you through a combination of exams, essays and reports, and you will usually have a dissertation to complete in your final year of a bachelor’s program.
Physics is a diverse and wide ranging subject that covers a huge number of subjects. Therefore the program content and structure of each program will differ from university to university. Here are some of the subjects and modules most physics bachelor’s programs will cover:
- Quantum physics
- Mathematics for physicists
- Electromagnetism
- Relativity and astrophysics
- Mechanics
- Waves and optics
- Practical physics
- Thermal physics
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Physics study abroad programs
Physics undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in physics
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Biomedical Physics - BSc Lipscomb University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,860 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,860 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
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Physical Geography and Physics - Dual BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,868 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,250 GBP
- Start date
- January
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Physics - BSc (with placement) Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 52 months
- Annual tuition fee
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21,190 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,250 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Physics - BSc Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,690 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Mathematical Physics - BSc Trent University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,045 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,529 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Associate in physics
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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics & Science (Physics) - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,305 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,305 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Physics - ASc College of the Desert, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,368 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Physics - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Physics - AS-T Contra Costa College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,380 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Physics - ADT Riverside City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 30 months
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
Diploma in physics
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Advancing University Studies: Physics - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,396 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,037 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Physics graduate programs
Master's in physics
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Applied Science (Health & Medical Physics) - MSc RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,350 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,600 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Engineering Physics (Daytona Beach Campus) - MSc Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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309,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 309,740 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May, June
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Engineering Physics: Physics of the Brain - MA Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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1,293 USD
Fee in university's local currency 1,200 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Materials Physics for Nano and Quantum Technology - MSc Linköping University, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,142 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,142 USD
- Start date
- August
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Physics - MSc Linnaeus University, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,544 USD
Fee in university's local currency 155,000 SEK
- Start date
- August
Doctorate in physics
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Engineering Physics (Daytona Beach Campus) - PhD Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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309,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 309,740 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May, June
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Medical Physics (Clinical) - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,404 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- May, June, July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April
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Physics - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,519 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,600 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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Physics - PhD Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,669 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,669 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May
Diploma in physics
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Physics - GradDipSci University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,513 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,895 NZD
- Start date
- July, February
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Science: Physics - PGDipSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,509 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,500 NZD
- Start date
- July, February
Certificate in physics
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Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,261 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, February
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Secondary Science with Physics - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,528 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
Future physics careers
Physics is an ideal subject to study if you want to start a career in science and scientific research. A physics degree will also give you a variety of transferable skills that can open doors in a wide range of sectors, including IT, business, finance and engineering.
Some of the most popular job roles for physics graduates include:
- Clinical scientist
- Astronomer
- Geophysicist
- Meteorologist
- Researcher
- Science teacher
- Systems analyst
There are a number of other roles you could pursue which may require some additional training, like accountancy or engineering.
To help you make the most of your degree, take advantage of the university’s career services who can help you work out what your options are.
