Program Overview
Master of Science in Hydrology
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:
- 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.)
- 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.)
- 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: 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%
*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.
Department / Academic Unit
College of Science
Degree
Master of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Agricultural Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Environment & Sustainability
