Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Hydrology (Doctoral)

Overview

The doctorate in Hydrology develops knowledge and expertise in the movement and distribution of water on Earth through the study of the water cycle, both processes - condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff and evaporation - and states - solid, liquid and gaseous forms. Building upon fundamental knowledge of surface-subsurface hydrology and water resources systems, you can adapt the program to suit personal interests and goals by using analytical, geophysical and computational tools in areas such as environmental hydrology/biogeochemistry, critical zone/vadose zone hydrology, hydrogeology, groundwater hydrology, and water security/policy. Your Ph.D. in Hydrology positions you for careers in private industry, government agencies and academia.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Agricultural Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Environment & Sustainability

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy

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.

• Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 26.32%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 6.2689 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 57.89%
• Enrollment % Female: 42.11%
• Enrollment % International: 68.42%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 5.26%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.