The department offers a program of coursework and research leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics. Approximately 48 graduate students are enrolled in the Physics department, supported by research and teaching assistantships and fellowships.

Active research areas in the department include Astrophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Nanotechnology, Nonlinear Optics and Photonics, Plasma Physics, and Statistical Physics. Experimental, theoretical, and computational projects are underway in most areas. Active collaborations also exist with faculty in other departments and programs at Lehigh, such as Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.

Click here for a brochure of our graduate program. To browse examples of research conducted by current physics graduate students in our department, click here (a new tab will open).

Bethlehem in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania is 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City, making the cultural, entertainment, and transportation facilities of these cities easily accessible. Founded by Moravians in 1741, Bethlehem has its own rich cultural heritage. Dozens of historic buildings and locales have been remarkably preserved and are in current use, giving the community a charming colonial atmosphere. See the webpage of the Graduate Life Office for more information on graduate student life at Lehigh.

For more information about the program and the application procedure, click on the links to the left. Email physics@lehigh.edu for questions or to arrange a visit.