A PhD degree in chemistry is your entry into the world of professional molecular problem solving. As a professional chemist or biochemist you will be expected to solve real world problems and have the opportunity to work on major societal issues, many of which are blur disciplinary lines. Lehigh Chemistry provides an approach to graduate education that trains students to be successful independent scientists in an increasingly interdisciplinary scientific world. Graduate students in the Department of Chemistry are engaged in research that ranges from exploring fundamental chemistry and biochemistry, to solving mission-based problems that are increasingly complex and transdisciplinary.
Why choose Lehigh for graduate school?
Graduate students in Chemistry work closely with faculty to carry out cutting-edge research that advances current understanding and knowledge in a broad spectrum of chemical problems. In this program, you will learn to use molecular-level problem solving to advance your field, contribute to the scientific literature, and develop skills to tackle complex challenges with many moving parts.
Lehigh Chemistry offers:
- Financial support: students in good standing are provided full tuition, health care benefits and stipend support for living expenses through teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships
- Small faculty-to-student ratio
- Interdisciplinary research projects
- State-of-the-art instrumentation facilities
What do Lehigh Chemistry PhDs do after graduate school?
After graduation, many of our students take jobs in industry, national laboratories, or go on to do postdoctoral work at prestigious universities. Examples include:
