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Programs of Study The Department of Chemistry at Lehigh University provides a unique and exciting program of study for graduate students. Our program is designed to provide students with a broad background in chemistry while simultaneously offering opportunities to do cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research. Students who enroll in graduate studies through the Department of Chemistry can pursue one or more of the following degrees:
Chemistry - M.S., Ph.D. Polymer Science and Engineering - M.S., Ph.D.
The Polymer Science and Engineering (PSE) degree is an interdisciplinary degree program. A student wishing to pursue a degree in PSE must first apply and be admitted to the Chemistry Department or one of the other participating departments. After being admitted, a student must then petition to the home department for entrance into the PSE program. Information concerning the PSE program can be found at: http://www.lehigh.edu/~esd0/cpse/cpsehome.html. Chemistry graduate student handbook (pdf file) Admission to graduate study in chemistry assumes that a student has met, or is willing to meet though further study, minimum undergraduate requirements for a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry (GPA of 3.0 or higher). This would include (beyond two semesters of introductory chemistry) two semesters of organic chemistry, two semesters of physical chemistry, two semesters of analytical chemistry and one semester of inorganic chemistry and/or biochemistry. A promising student whose degree is in a field related to chemistry (e.g., biology, chemical engineering) may be admitted to graduate study in chemistry provided that any deficiencies in basic chemistry preparation are made up in the first year of graduate study, noting that some of the courses required for this may not carry graduate credit. GRE general scores are required for admission to graduate study for on-campus students. GRE-V must be in the 45 percentile or higher and GRE-W must be 4.0 or higher for admission to the program. GRE-CHEM exams are recommended but not necessary for admission. For international applicants, TOEFL and TSE scores are required for admission to graduate study. A minimum score of 230 on the TOEFL (computer based) and a minimum score of 40 on the TSE are required. The Master of Science in Chemistry degree requires a total of 30 credits, and may be obtained by one of three options: (1) a minimum of 27 course credits and a 3 credit literature review paper (taken under Chm 421, Chemistry Research), (2) a minimum of 24 course credits and 6 credits of experimental research (CHM 421) or (3) a minimum of 30 course credits. Each option requires a minimum of 18 credits at the 400 level (15 of which must be in chemistry) and one credit of CHM 481 (Seminar). There are no other specifically required courses for the M.S. degree, allowing each student to design a curriculum that fits their needs and interests. Normally, work for the master's degree can be completed in 18 calendar months of full-time study. Completion of a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry degree program normally requires a minimum of four years full-time work after entrance with a Bachelor's degree. There are few specific course credit requirements for the Ph.D.; however, approved degree programs generally have at least 24 hours of course work (including any applied toward a Master's degree) and 6 credits of research. Thus, the program consists of approximately one-third formal course work and two-thirds independent study and research including a two-credit seminar requirement (CHM 481). Link to sample reports, theses, and dissertations. Link to Electronic Library for Chemists. For further information, contact Dr. Tianbo Liu For application/admission information for the graduate program in Arts and Sciences, click here. For information concerning Graduate Student Life, click here.
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