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Graduate Certificate in Hydrologic Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The hydrologic sciences graduate certificate focuses on quantitative studies of water in the environment, including its role in geologic and biogeochemical processes, ecosystem functions and global elemental cycling. It is interdisciplinary and intended for research-oriented science and engineering graduate students.

Faculty: Interdisciplinary Programs  |  Department: Hydrologic Sciences Program  |  Duration: Minimum 15 credit hours (five courses)  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Five courses totaling at least 15 credits: one Advanced Quantitative Skills course (List A), one Introduction to a Hydrologic Science course (List B) or another List A course, and three electives, e.g. Groundwater Hydrology, Physical Hydrology, Snow Hydrology and Water Chemistry. A grade of B or better is required, and the thesis or dissertation must make substantial use of hydrologic science with at least one Hydrologic Sciences faculty member on the committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are accepted after matriculation to a master's or PhD programme in a participating department (ATOC, CVEN, EBIO, ENVS, ERTH, EVEN or GEOG); students are admitted through one of these departments first.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 15 credit hours

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