Hydrology (MS)

Master of Science in Hydrology (Master's)

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Agricultural Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability

Overview

The Master of Science in Hydrology delves into the movement, distribution and quality of water on our planet - and possibly other planets. You'll develop high-level competence in areas such as hydrogeochemistry, vadose zone hydrology, statistical hydrology, hydrologic modeling, hydrogeology, hydrometeorology, hydroclimatology, environmental hydrology, groundwater hydrology, surface-water hydrology, and water resources policy. Our program is unique as the only school with a dedicated department for hydrology and water resources. The department is one of the few with both hydrology and atmospheric sciences. Study the entire integrated water cycle with clear implications for water resources planning, climate resiliency, and water equity and security.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Degrees Offered

• Non-thesis Option

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

60%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.6406 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

64.29%

Enrollment % Female

35.7%

Enrollment % International

14.29%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

28.57%