PhD Hydrology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The PhD in Hydrology is offered through the interdisciplinary Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences, studying water in the environment, including geologic and biogeochemical processes, ecosystem functions and climate science. Students can specialize in surface water hydraulics, watershed hydrology, water resources evaluation, water quality, geomorphology and limnology.

Faculty: Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences (interdisciplinary with the Desert Research Institute) | Department: Hydrologic Sciences | Intake: Fall (Dec. 15) and Spring (July 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

GPHS was successful in obtaining 3 semesters of DRIVE funds around the theme of “Nevada Water” and in support of first-generation college students and Ph.D. students from historically underrepresented groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hydrologic Sciences (MS/PhD in Hydrology and Hydrogeology): B.S. or engineering degree (others considered); undergraduate GPA above 3.0; letter of intent; three letters of recommendation; department application; GRE not required; international applicants TOEFL exceeding 600; prerequisites of 6 units of calculus and 6 units of physics (can be made up in the first year); probability/statistics recommended. Qualified applicants are invited for an interview. Deadlines: Dec. 15 (Fall), July 15 (Spring).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: December 15 (Fall); July 15 (Spring)

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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