Master of Science in Hydrologic Sciences - Physical Hydrology

Physical hydrology is a broad discipline that involves the study of ground and surface water kinetics and the transport of contaminants through these systems. Discrete field measurements (e.g. - river velocity, channel morphology, depth to water table, aquifer properties, etc.) often tell an incomplete story of the dominant hydrologic processes occurring within a watershed or groundwater basin. To better understand and effectively monitor and manage these systems, it is often necessary to build numerical (computer) models to represent them. These can range from simple models with a few parameters that can be run on a normal desktop computer in a matter of seconds, to large, complex models that take days or weeks to run on a supercomputer. Students may specialize in the monitoring and modeling of surface and groundwater systems, which includes water budgeting, the development of numerical models, and modeling the flow of water and transport of contaminants. Course topics include geostatistics, numerical modeling of water systems, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, groundwater hydrology, soil physics, contaminant transport, and more.

Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Transcripts of all college work, a Statement of Purpose, and a Personal History Statement.
You must upload academic records for every college-level institution you have attended or are currently attending
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