The department offers a program leading to the Master of Science (M.S. Thesis option) degree with a major in hydrology. The faculty offers competence in hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, hydrometeorology, hydroclimatology, environmental hydrology, ground-water hydrology, surface-water hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, mathematical and statistical methods in hydrology (including stochastic and numerical modeling), water resources systems, and water resources policy.
The programs are designed for students with interests in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the hydrologic cycle, as well as water resources systems, environmental studies, or water policy and the social sciences related to water resources. Students may concentrate in one or a combination of these fields but should acquire some proficiency in all aspects of hydrology and water resources. Research-based M.S. study programs are individually planned to meet the student's special interests and professional objectives. More information about faculty research areas of expertise may be found at the department website, Research Focus Areas.
M.S. Thesis option applicants need not have completed an undergraduate degree in hydrology and water resources; however, previous study in this field or a related field is beneficial. The programs have been designed to enable students who have completed fundamental undergraduate mathematics and science course work to enter directly.
All M.S. Thesis option students are expected to acquire basic computer programming and coding skills, although these undergraduate units are not included in the Master's Plan of Study.
All M.S. students must complete a field methods-field synthesis course sequence: HWRS 513 A (Spring) and HWRS 513B (Summer Presession) for a total of 3 units.
To meet the professional development requirement, M.S. Thesis option students are required to enroll in the HAS department's weekly seminar-colloquium, HWRS 595A (1 unit), for at least one semester during academic residency. These units are not included in the Master's Plan of Study.
Each M.S. Thesis option student must complete fundamental (core) courses in hydrology and water resources unless equivalent graduate courses have been taken elsewhere. Consult with the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology regarding potential graduate transfer course work for the Master's degree. For the M.S. Thesis option, a research-based Master's Thesis is required. A Master’s Final Oral Examination is required. More program information is available at the HAS department website, Master of Science in Hydrology.
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences offers graduate-level Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in three Majors: Atmospheric Sciences, Hydrology, and Hydrometeorology. You can read about the differences and similarities for these majors here.
To understand the depth and breadth of our teaching and research and learn how these complementary areas guide our efforts, read about our Research Focus Areas here.
Graduate Certificate: Available for Hydrology
Master of Science Non-Thesis Option: Available for Hydrology
Accelerated Master of Science: Combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs are available for the following combinations:
Doctoral Minors: Doctoral Minors are available for Atmospheric Sciences and Hydrology
You can find more information about these programs and review Program Guides and Summary Pages for all degree programs here.
College of Science
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Applications for Fall Semester admission must be completed by January 15.
Applications for Spring Semester admission must be completed by August 1 (for any student requiring a visa) or October 1 (for any student not requiring a visa).
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:The GRE is required for international applicants. If GRE scores are close to the minimum required, we recommend you apply. Other factors in your application may help mitigate the minimum score requirement.
DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: The GRE is not required for domestic applicants, (U.S. citizens and those with U.S. resident status).
Required: Applicants should upload required documents to the Graduate College application, including a Statement of Research Interests; a Resume or Curriculum Vitae; Three Letters of Recommendation (instructions provided); copy of Transcripts for all colleges and universities attended; Diploma Certificates (international applicants). All of these documents may be uploaded and attached to the Graduate College online application.
At the Graduate College website, click on Apply-Now to begin your application.
Undergraduate course prerequisites in science and mathematics must be completed with a grade of C (or equivalent) or higher. Grades of D or lower are considered to be deficient. Courses include:
International Students Only:
Required test(s): GRE
Required GRE Subject tests: None
Recommended tests:
Recommended GRE Subject tests:
Minimum GRE Verbal:
Minimum GRE Quantitative: 155
Minumum GRE Written: 4.5
Minimum GMAT:
Minimum MAT:
Minimum TOEFL: 550
Minimum IELTS: 7
Graduate Assistantship in Research
Graduate Assistantship in Teaching
Fellowships
Domestic Applicants:
International Applicants:
International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.
4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 1699
31
Minimum credits: 31
Master's Core coursework (6 units required):
Master's Core coursework (6 units required):
Language requirements: None
Advanced elective course work (12 units total) must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology. While the study of hydrology and water resources is interdisciplinary in nature, not all crosslisted courses in the catalog may be used in the Master's Plan of Study. (Crosslisted courses are those in which HWR is not the home department and the course instructors reside in other departments.) Students must complete at least 9 of 12 required units with HWRS Primary Faculty instructors. More information about required courses and pre-approved non-HWRS department courses is available in the HAS department's Master of Science Program Guide.
Potential courses include (3-unit Lecture format unless noted otherwise):
Professional Development Requirements:
Final Oral Exam (Defense of Thesis)
Thesis Archival
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.
Program-level Information | |
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Application Acceptance Rate | 48.57% |
Med. Time-to-degree (years) | 2.50 |
Department-level Information | |
Enrollment Percent Male | 50% |
Enrollment Percent Female | 50% |
Enrollment Percent International | 22.73% |
Enrollment Percent URM | 9.09% |