Bethlehem,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University
Lehigh University
|
Bethlehem United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The EES Department provides a graduate program connected to nationally renowned research in crucial Earth & Environmental Science fields. Our globally distinguished faculty collaborate closely with students on research initiatives while delivering innovative graduate courses. Vibrant research discussion circles, weekly departmental gatherings and seminars, plus an annual graduate research symposium foster extensive dialogue, teamwork, and a stimulating academic atmosphere. EES grants both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Within a comprehensive Earth-systems framework, students conduct fundamental research across various subfields including ecology, environmental science, biogeochemistry, geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. The M.S. program mandates a minimum of 24 coursework credit hours, totaling 30 credits, along with a thesis expected to meet publication standards. The Ph.D. program requires additional credits (based on entry level) and culminates in a dissertation, preceded by two examinations: one evaluating comprehensive training (qualifying exam) and another assessing specialized knowledge for the dissertation proposal (proposal defense).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
If you're a graduate of an accredited college or university, you may be considered for admission to our graduate program. Typically, applicants to the EES graduate program have earned science baccalaureate degrees (eg. Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics or Chemistry), but we encourage students with work experience and other types of training to talk with us.
Application for admission requires official academic transcripts, letters of recommendation from academic contacts, results from GRE general exams, and statements of research and career interests. Results from a TOEFL exam is required of all applicants whose native language is not English.
Admission to our graduate programs is decided by the EES faculty. We base our decisions on:
academic record, especially in relevant fields
GRE scores
letters of recommendation
statement of research and career interests
support by one or more EES faculty advocates
As you can see, a very important part of the application process is to find one or two faculty members you are interested in working with, and then contacting them to see if there is a good fit between your specific interests and theirs. We also encourage you to visit us so that we can get to know you and you can meet faculty and grad students.
Note that we do not have the time to pre-screen potential applications, so in particular please refrain from inquiring whether your GRE scores or GPA are high enough for admission. Your completed application will highlight your previous research and other experience and will paint a more complete picture of your qualifications. We have admitted applicants with a wide range of scores, a reflection of how we use the complete application in our decision-making. For the record, nearly all of our incoming students have GRE scores in the percentile range ~60% to 99% and GPA's equivalent to B or better.
Application for admission requires official academic transcripts, letters of recommendation from academic contacts, results from GRE general exams, and statements of research and career interests. Results from a TOEFL exam is required of all applicants whose native language is not English.
Admission to our graduate programs is decided by the EES faculty. We base our decisions on:
academic record, especially in relevant fields
GRE scores
letters of recommendation
statement of research and career interests
support by one or more EES faculty advocates
As you can see, a very important part of the application process is to find one or two faculty members you are interested in working with, and then contacting them to see if there is a good fit between your specific interests and theirs. We also encourage you to visit us so that we can get to know you and you can meet faculty and grad students.
Note that we do not have the time to pre-screen potential applications, so in particular please refrain from inquiring whether your GRE scores or GPA are high enough for admission. Your completed application will highlight your previous research and other experience and will paint a more complete picture of your qualifications. We have admitted applicants with a wide range of scores, a reflection of how we use the complete application in our decision-making. For the record, nearly all of our incoming students have GRE scores in the percentile range ~60% to 99% and GPA's equivalent to B or better.
Tuition
USD
30,900