Reveal the Universe
With highly advanced computational and experimental facilities at your disposal, there’s nothing to hold you back from embarking on a journey at the forefront of modern science. At Lehigh, you will engage in cutting-edge research, have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and research facilities, and work closely with professors who are recognized internationally for their expertise.
Opportunities for specialization include:
- Astrophysics
- Atomic, molecular and optical physics
- Biophysics
- Complex fluids
- Computational physics
- Condensed matter physics
- High-energy theory and cosmology
- Photonics and Nonlinear optics
- Nuclear physics
- Statistical physics
Choose Your Pathway
Ph.D. in Physics: A fully funded, research-intensive doctoral track. Candidates typically complete the program in 5–7 years, culminating in a field-advancing dissertation.
M.S. in Physics: A foundational master's degree combining advanced coursework with optional thesis research.
M.S. in Physics & Data Science: NEW! An innovative, interdisciplinary track that prepares graduates for high-stakes R&D roles by merging physical laws with modern data analytics.
Graduate Certificate in Physics & Data Science: NEW! A specialized credential designed to bolt machine learning, statistical modeling, and computational toolkits onto your physics background.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
- Submit a CAS graduate application with supporting materials
- Applications and all supporting materials are due by January 15 for fall enrollment
Ready for the Next Step?
Apply to the Physics graduate programs via the online graduate application.