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PhD of Hydrogeology

University Of Nevada, Reno

  • Reno, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University Of Nevada, Reno campus

About the program

A 124-credit degree on water, Soil and rock interactions near the surface.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Hydrogeology. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.

Career outcomes

  • Project Coordinator
  • Program Assistant
  • Operations Assistant
  • Research Assistant
  • Client Services Coordinator

Curriculum

  • 124 Credits over a four-year sample plan with at least 20 free-elective credits. Courses include Principles of Chemistry
  • Calculus
  • Physics
  • Earth Surface Processes
  • Field Methods
  • Introduction to Geophysics and Geochemistry
  • Structural Geology
  • Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
  • Groundwater Hydrology and Introduction to Environmental Engineering.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Graduate: bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent from an accredited institution with minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (programmes may set higher)
  • official transcripts with certified English translation
  • CV
  • statement of purpose
  • recommendation letters per programme
  • GRE or GMAT where the programme requires
  • English test unless exempt (Duolingo 115
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 59
  • Cambridge 176).

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent from an accredited institution

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements: bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA and the programme's own admission rules and deadline. Apply online through the Graduate School for your programme and term
  2. paying the USD 95 application fee. Upload official transcripts with certified English translations
  3. resume or CV
  4. statement of purpose
  5. recommendation letters
  6. GRE or GMAT if the programme requires
  7. English scores (Duolingo 115
  8. IELTS 6.5
  9. PTE 59
  10. TOEFL or Cambridge 176) unless exempt. After admission
  11. the Office of International Students and Scholars asks for financial and visa information before you can register.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,564 USD
Application fee$95 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteOISS scholarships of 300-5000 USD per year support eligible F-1 or J-1 degree-seeking students, subject to GPA, enrollment and annual scholarship application requirements. College and departmental awards may also apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $31,564 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,680 USD.