Lehigh University Online Engineering Programs Master of Science in Chemistry 436 Brodhead Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18015-4794 US   Phone: 1-610-758-3471 Fax: 1-610-758-6536   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. Online   Chemistry is a versatile subject area and the pursuit of a career in chemistry can be a most intellectually satisfying experience. No other basic science touches and shapes as many aspects of modern society as does chemistry. From soft contact lenses and synthetic blood to longer-lasting paint and alternative fuel sources, the study of chemistry has provided the solutions to complex problems and has improved the quality of all phases of human life. A particular strength of Lehigh University's Master of Science in Chemistry is in surface and interface chemistry, which bridges many areas of modern science and technology. This is a 30-credit program, which can be obtained by one of three options: 1) a minimum of 30 course credits, 2) a minimum of 27 course credits and a three credit literature review paper (taken under Chm 421 - Chemistry Research), or 3) a minimum of 24 course credits and six credits of Experimental Research-Chm 421. 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. Students may register for and begin their research component at any time though the Department recommends that students wait until they have completed 18-20 credits of coursework before beginning their research project.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 928  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1188  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $990  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17820  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable