Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in any engineering discipline (including Material Science and Computer Science), physics, or mathematics may apply to this program. Admitted students may be required to take additional courses to improve specific academic deficiencies before starting this program. For example, students must have had equivalent coursework in the areas of physics, chemistry, and differential equations.

• Applicants should have earned a Bachelor's of Science degree (B.S.) or equivalent (eg., A.B.) and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.00.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENT?

Minimum course requirements include:

• 2 years of calculus, through differential equations

• One year of physics

WHAT ARE THE GRE REQUIREMENTS?

The GRE general test is required for all applicants. The GRE requirement may be waived for Lehigh engineering graduates if their GPA is at or above 3.0. The program requires GRE scores to be in the 75th percentile or greater.

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