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Doctor of Philosophy in Hydrology and Water Resources

Description.

(Effective Fall 2019) TIMEFRAME: The program is designed for students interested in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the hydrologic cycle, as well as water resources systems, environmental studies, or water policy and the social sciences related to water resources. Students may concentrate in one or a combination of these areas but are expected to acquire fundamental proficiency in all aspects of hydrology and water resources. Research-based study programs are individually planned to meet the student's special interests and professional objectives. Time-to-completion for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Hydrology is approximately 3.5-5 years (coursework, research, writing the dissertation, all exams) for well-prepared students.  All candidates must submit a dissertation or dissertation publication manuscript which has been judged by the student's committee to be eligible for publication in appropriate scientific journals and present the results at two regional, national, or international scientific meetings.

STUDY TOPICS:  Active research areas include hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, hydrometeorology, hydroclimatology, environmental hydrology, ground-water hydrology, surface water hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, mathematical and statistical methods in hydrology (including stochastic and numerical modeling), water resources sytems, and water resources policy.

PREPARATION: Doctoral applicants should have completed a Master of Science degree with a major in hydrology, water resources, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field.  (Holders of a Bachelor's degree cannot enter the program directly.)  Students who have completed all of the required undergraduate mathematics and science prerequisites may have a decreased time to completion. NOTE: Students must have completed at least 2 semesters of calculus and have no more than 4 outstanding course deficiencies at the time of matriculation. All students are expected to acquire basic computer programming/coding skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C++) and complete a field methods/laboratory-field synthesis course sequence. To satisfy the professional development requirement, students are required to attend weekly seminars and colloquia at the beginning of academic residency, officially enroll in the HWRS colloquium (595A) for at least one semester at some time during residency, and make two formal seminar presentations of their dissertation research (at least one oral presentation) at approved regional, national, or international conferences near the end of their academic residency.

FORMAL EXAMINATIONS: Where gaps exist in background knowledge of basic hydrology and water resources (primary areas of surface water hydrology, subsurface hydrology, water quality-chemistry, water resources systems), first-year doctoral students may be required to complete fundamental core courses in preparation for the Doctoral Qualifying Examination. This exam must be passed by the end of the second semester in residence. After all course work for the Major and Minor has been completed (typically by the end of 2 1/2 to 3 years in residence), the Comprehensive Examination process -- which will include multiple Written exams and one Oral exam -- is initiated. When the Comprehensive Exams have been passed, the student becomes an official doctoral degree candidate. A Final Doctoral Oral Examination, or Dissertation Defense, is required in the final semester. See the  PHD HWRS Program Guide for full details.                                                                                                                                                     

Apply at the Graduate College website : Click on the Apply Now button for the Program of Study "Hydrology (PHD)."  You will be required to upload a variety of documents, including:

  • All Applicants:
  • Scanned copies of original transcripts (do not send original transcripts with official seal and signature until after you are accepted into the program)
  • Names/contact information for three (3) letters of recommendation (referees will submit letters to us online)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of research interests
  • International Applicants Only: English Proficiency scores also required (details below)

English Proficiency Guidelines: Non-native speakers of English should consult the Graduate College website for information about documenting their proficiency in English . Currently, these minimum scores satisfy the English Proficiency requirement:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score 79 (or 60 on the revised PBT, with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
  • Pearson PTE Academic : Minimum score of 60
  • Graduate English Language Endorsement from the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
  • CEPT Full Academic Test at the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), minimum total score of 110
  • Exemptions by Country from submitting English proficiency scores may be found at the Graduate College website, Requirements by Country

Admission deadlines:

  • Domestic Applicants:  January 15 for Fall Semester.  October 1 for Spring Semester.
  • International Applicants:  January 15 for Fall Semester.  August 1 for Spring Semester.

Students may be eligible for support through Graduate Assistantships in research and teaching, fee waivers (scholarships), and fellowships. Other funding opportunities are provided by the Graduate College at their Financial Resources website .

Degree Program Reqs

(Effective Fall 2019) The degree requires a minimum of 54 semester units in the Major field of study (HWRS) which includes 36 course units and 18 dissertation units. A complementary Minor field of study (number of units varies) is also required (see Doctoral Minor below). All undergraduate prerequisite courses in math and science should be completed by the end of the first year in residence. See the PHD HWRS Program Guide for full details.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE PREREQUISITES*

  • Physical geology:  1 semester
  • College chemistry:  2-semester sequence in inorganic/analytical chemistry
  • College physics:  2-semester sequence, one course in mechanics and one course in electricity/magnetism or optics/thermodynamics
  • Fluid mechanics:  1 semester
  • Mathematics:  Calculus 1, calculus 2, vector calculus, and introductory differential equations
  • Statistics:  1 semester in statistics or probability theory for the physical sciences or engineering
  • *You must have received a grade of C or higher to satisfy these course prerequisite requirements. Grades below C are not recognized the UA Graduate College.
  • *Please note that we cannot accept students with more than four undergraduate course deficiencies, and you must have completed at least two semesters of calculus. If you have a course in progress or course/courses to be completed prior to beginning our program, you may note this on the graduate application.

CORE COURSES

No specific core courses are required for doctoral students, although inclusion of one or more in the plan of study may help students prepare for the Doctoral Oral Qualifying Examination (end of second semester/Year 1).  Consult with the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology for advice. 

  • HWRS 517A Fundamentals of Water Quality (3 units) Fall
  • HWRS 518 Fundamentals in Subsurface Hydrology (3 units) Fall
  • HWRS 519 Fundamentals in Surface Hydrology (3 units) Spring
  • HWRS 528 Fundamentals: Systems Approach to Hydrologic Modeling (3 units) Fall

HWRS PRIMARY FACULTY ADVANCED ELECTIVES

Advanced elective course work must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology. The Doctoral Plan of Study must include a minimum of 21 semester units in this category (includes core courses and HWRS Primary Faculty advanced elective courses). (Independent study, professional development enrollment, and field methods are not included in this category.) Refer fo the  PHD HWRS Program Guide for a  list of approved HWRS Primary Faculty courses .

OTHER ELECTIVES & TRANSFER COURSE WORK

The plan of study should also include 12 additional units from: 1) the HWRS Primary Faculty course list, 2) approved transfer course work, and/or 3) approved graduate-level courses from other UA departments. Refer fo the  PHD HWRS Program Guide for a list of pre-approved courses outside the department. Consult with the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology regarding potential transfer course work.

FIELD METHODS

  • HWRS 513A Field Methods (2 units) Spring
  • HWRS 513B Field Synthesis (1 unit) Summer Presession (completed by end of May)

DISSERTATION

  • HWRS 920 Dissertation (18 units total) -- delete any excess units from Doctoral Plan of Study prior to submission

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Enrollment in HWRS 595A Weekly Colloquium, Current Topics in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, for at least one semester is required.  These units are not included in the Doctoral Plan of Study.
  • Two oral or poster presentations (minimum one oral) of the doctoral dissertation research at approved regional, national, or international conferences is required. No academic credit is awarded for oral or poster presentations.
  • Submit an email memo with details to the Director of Graduate Studies-Hydrology (see Program Guide for instructions)

DOCTORAL MINOR

  • A doctoral minor area of study (outside the department) that complements and supports the dissertation research is required.  The minimum semester units required vary by department, ranging from 9-15 semester units (the average is 12 units).
  • Common Minors and their course prefixes include Applied Mathematics (APPL), Arid Lands Resource Science (ARL), Atmospheric Sciences (ATMO), Chemical Engineering (CHEE), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Science (CS), Geography and Development (GEOG), Geological Engineering (GEN), Geosciences (GEOS), Global Change (GC), Mining Engineering (MNE), Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (REM), Renewable Natural Resource Studies (RNR), Soil-Water-Environmental Sciences (ENVS/SWES), and Systems Engineering (SIE).  Other Minor areas of study may also be possible.

EXAMINATIONS

  • End Year 1/Second Semester: Doctoral Qualifying Examination in the Major -- Contact the HAS Program Coordinator for details
  • End Year 1 Doctoral Qualifying Examination for the Minor -- May be optional, so consult Minor Department
  • End Year 3 Doctoral Written and Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Major and Minor -- Initiate after all course work completed
  • Year 4-5 Doctoral Final Oral Examination -- Dissertation Defense

DISSERTATION ARCHIVAL

Electronic submission of the doctoral dissertation to the Graduate College and archival with ProQuest UMI is required. The department does not require a copy, although members of the student's faculty committee may request a copy of the manuscript.

Be aware of the Graduate College's Steps to Your Degree requirements timeline when planning your examinations (Comprehensive Process and Final Oral/Defense). Allow yourself enough time to make any required revisions of the doctoral dissertation before submission to the Graduate College. The Graduate College's electronic degree audit system includes the following GradPath forms which are required for all Doctor of Philosophy degree candidates. You can complete these forms by logging on to the university's Student UAccess system. You can also refer to the department's PHD HWRS Program Guide and the  Dissertation Manuscript Options for instructions and guidance:

  • Responsible Conduct of Research Form
  • Only if using external transfer courses
  • Doctoral Plan of Study
  • Comprehensive Exam Committee Appointment Form
  • Announcement of Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
  • Submitted by Committee Chair
  • Candidacy Fees charged to student bursar's account upon advancement to doctoral candidacy
  • Verification of Prospectus/Proposal Approval
  • Doctoral Dissertation Committee Form
  • Must be submitted and approved at least one week before the date of final examination/defense
  • Submission of Final Dissertation Manuscript for Archiving
  • Exit Survey

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the Assessment section for learning outcomes and measures.

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Research and courses within the Environmental and Water Resources Systems (EWRS) group are concerned with the development and application of quantitative methods for the evaluation, planning and operation of water resource and environmental systems. Efforts address the integration and analysis of engineering and economic-policy issues posed by the need to manage water, land, air and human resources, as well as environmental remediation efforts. The fundamental sciences upon which such analyses are based include hydrology, hydraulics, environmental sciences, biology, and environmental engineering. For this reason, individuals in this area frequently interact with the other environmentally-orientated groups within CEE, as well as with other departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The systems sciences, including operations research, computer science, statistics and risk analysis, economics, and planning provide the integrating analytical methodologies that are used to evaluate environmental issues. By examining engineering, socio-economics, ecology and public policy issues using analytic model-oriented frameworks, we strive to communicate estimates of the impact and risks of alternative decisions to the many possible stakeholders associated with environmental management decisions. Student projects have addressed regional water resources management issues in California, New York State, New Jersey, Mexico, North Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. Specialized software packages for water resources system simulation, support of negotiations, stochastic streamflow generation and flood frequency analysis have been used around the world. In a time of quantum leaps in computing technology, when local and national governments face tight budgets, and when society as a whole has a desire for economic efficiency and sustainability, an interest in the intelligent use of environmental resources, and a concern for risks to human health, we believe environmental systems engineering is an important and promising area for research and study. To that end we strive to advance the quality and capability of analytical methodologies for environmental management, and to facilitate the application of such techniques to the solution of real problems.

We believe that in collaboration with faculty from a number of fields across the Cornell campus, our research and our course offerings represent one of the strongest environmental systems programs in the country.

Learn more by viewing the  M.S./Ph.D. in EWRS brochure  (pdf). Additional information can be found in this document:  EWRS pamphlet  (pdf).

If you need an accessible copy of these documents contact [email protected]

Faculty in the EWRS area include:

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Water resources engineering (ph.d., m.s., minor).

Students enrolled in this degree will be broadly trained to undertake life-long careers in water resources system design, and will have the option to focus on groundwater, surface water, or watershed engineering.

Students will be required to take a minimum of 12 (M.S.) or 15 (Ph.D.) credits of graduate level engineering courses, and at least 6 (M.S.) or 9 (Ph.D.) credits of water science courses to support the engineering analysis. Water science courses may be selected from non-engineering departments across the campus, and are required to provide the students with the scientific context to understand the non-quantitative aspects of water resource systems.

Students completing the WRE program will meet the coursework requirements to attain Professional Hydrologist certification through the American Institute of Hydrology (AIH). Prior to graduation, all students in WRE will be required to show competence in mathematics to the level of applied differential equations (MTH 256), have a year of calculus-based physics and chemistry at the undergraduate level.

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Admissions Requirements

Required tests.

The GRE is not required.

English Language Requirements ?

English language requirements for international applicants to this program are the same as the standard Graduate School requirements .

Additional Requirements

Application requirements, including required documents, letters, and forms, vary by program and may not be completely represented here. The processing of your application will not be completed until these requirements have been met. Please, before applying to this program, always contact the program office to confirm application requirements.

Application Process

Please review the graduate school application process and Apply Online .

Dates & Deadlines ?

Admissions deadline for all applicants, funding deadline for all applicants, concentrations , mais participation.

This program is not offered as a MAIS field of study.

AMP Participation ?

This program does not participate in the Accelerated Master's Platform (AMP)

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Environmental and Water Resources Engineering PhD

School of engineering and applied sciences, program description.

Research conducted in environmental engineering aims to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes that influence the health of our environment. Students in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering PhD program acquire a comprehensive understanding of these processes and apply their knowledge to develop innovative engineering solutions for pollution prevention and treatment, environmental restoration, and sustainable resource management. Additionally, PhD students engage in original research to expand the scientific knowledge base and drive advancements in engineering practices.

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Office of Graduate Education 415 Bonner Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Email: [email protected]

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Full/Part Time Options

Credits required, time-to-degree, application fee.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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Developing and Applying Advanced Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods to Study Water in Natural and Engineered Systems

The research in the UC Davis Water Resources Engineering (WRE) Group encompasses a broad range of subjects,including hydrology, hydraulics, contaminant transport, atmospheric flows, and systems analysis, through a combination of numerical, laboratory, and field experiments. Specific topics include: impacts of climate change and contaminant transport in rivers, estuaries, and seas (both deterministic and stochastic); colloid and nanoparticle fate in soils; transport in porous, heterogeneous media; biochar engineering; land-water-atmosphere interactions and evapotranspiration; autonomous underwater vehicles; aquatic chemistry and ecosystems; turbulence modeling for complex shear flows; sediment transport; vortex shedding and its control; industrial aerodynamics; multiphase flows; water resources planning and management. Faculty members of the WRE Group direct the Jaime Amorocho Hydraulics Laboratory (JAHL); the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC); and the Center for Watershed Sciences. The WRE Group leads research on Lake Tahoe, on the Delta of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Coast.

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Water resources engineering graduate major (ms, phd).

This program is available at the following location:

A graduate major in Water Resources Engineering for the master of science and doctor of philosophy degree programs is offered with specialization in groundwater engineering, surface water engineering, or watershed engineering. Seminars, courses, and reading and conference courses in water resources engineering are offered by the Water Resources Graduate Program.

The graduate major options are structured around courses designed to broaden the student’s education in one of the above areas of concentration. Many departments and schools across the university offer courses related to water resources engineering . About 20 departments conduct teaching or research programs in water resources.

For more information, visit the  website .

Major Code:   3100

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
  • Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
  • Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
  • Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
  • Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.

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Course content

The course is meant to attain a thorough theoretical understanding of the various topics in water resources and environmental engineering for PhD studies in the field. Relevant topics include water treatment processes, biological treatment processes, transport of pollutants (nutrients, metals, organics, micro-pollutants) in the environment and development of analytical methods. An emphasis will be made on a depth understanding of the selected topics in relevance to research in environmental engineering.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate should be able to transfer the knowledge in research projects, and to contribute to the development of new theories and methods in the field.

Skills: The candidate should master key processes for assessment and the use of relevant methods for advanced water/wastewater treatment, resource recovery and water resources management, and to apply these to specific needs. The candidate should be able to use these skills to perform research at a high international level. The candidate should be able to assess the work of others on the same level.

General competence: The candidate should be able to use knowledge from the discipline for scientific assignments and projects, and to publish research results in recognized national and international channels.

Learning methods and activities

The course is divided in a set of concentrated seminars / colloquium if there are 3 or more students. If fewer, individual teaching will be offered. A report on a given topic shall be given, presented as a scientific journal paper and presented as an oral conference presentation for the water treatment research group at the department. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.

Compulsory assignments

Specific conditions.

Admission to a programme of study is required: Engineering (PHIV)

Recommended previous knowledge

VM4145 Unit processes in water and wastewater treatment and TVM4510 Water and wastewater Engineering, Specialization within the MSc programme at NTNU. Courses given at this level at other universities than NTNU may be approved upon application by the department.

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Admission to a PhD-Programme. Note that if you wish to follow the course the semester it runs, but are not affiliated with the PhD programme in Engineering, please contact [email protected].

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Version: 1 Credits:  7.5 SP Study level: Doctoral degree level

Term no.: 1 Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Term no.: 1 Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: English

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Examination arrangement: oral examination and work.

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Doctor of philosophy in environmental & water resources engineering, civil, environmental, and architectural engineering.

Civil engineering is the oldest engineering program at KU. The first graduating class in 1873 included a civil engineer. Civil engineers design roads, water systems, bridges, dams, and other structures, providing nearly all the infrastructure needed by modern society.

Civil engineers were the first engineers to address environmental issues and are the lead engineering discipline in treating water supplies to protect public health. In recognition of the significant issues concerning the environment, the department name was changed in 1992 to civil and environmental engineering.

Architectural engineering combines study in architecture with engineering science and design courses in electrical, mechanical, construction, and structures to prepare students for building design projects of all kinds. Architectural engineering dates to 1913 at KU, and the first female graduate of the School of Engineering was an architectural engineering major. Architectural engineering merged with civil and environmental engineering in 2001 to form the the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE).

CEAE’s mission is to provide students with an outstanding engineering education and be a leader in research and service. This mission is supported by the following 3 goals:

  • Prepare students for productive engineering careers.
  • Maintain and grow strong research programs.
  • Serve the profession.

Graduate Admission

The department admits for all semesters. Students may pursue degrees full or part time. An ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering is required for admission to the Ph.D. degree programs in civil engineering and environmental & water resources engineering; a baccalaureate degree in a closely related field is required for admission to the Ph.D. program in environmental & water resources science. Applicants are expected to have undergraduate grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for admission.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required and are used in the evaluation process, but minimum scores for admission have not been established. The GRE engineering and other subject examinations are not required. The Test of English as a Foreign Language is required for international applicants. Applicants should take the GRE and TOEFL examinations as early as possible to expedite the admission process. 

Graduate applications should be submitted  online .

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Admission :  December 1 (priority deadline). Applications received past the priority deadline are considered on the basis of rolling review, until two business days before the start of classes.

Spring Admission :  September 1 (priority deadline). Applications received past the priority deadline are considered on the basis of rolling review, until two business days before the start of classes.

Summer Admission :   December 1

The priority deadlines are for full consideration for fellowships, scholarships and research/teaching assistantships. Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered for funding on a case-by-case basis.

MINIMUM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Visit the full English Proficiency Requirements for Admission to Graduate study at:  http://policy.ku.edu/graduate-studies/english-proficiency-international-students .

International students and students who indicated English as a second language are required to show proof of English proficiency for admission purposes and must check-in at the  Applied English Center  (AEC) upon arrival on campus for orientation. This process serves to confirm each student's level of English proficiency and determine whether English courses will be included as a requirement of the student’s academic program. Note: Students who demonstrate English proficiency  at the waiver level  are not required to check in at the AEC (see eligibility requirements on the Graduate Studies  website ).

APPLICATION FEES

Domestic: $65

International: $85

VISITING US

The graduate program staff is happy to work with all prospective students in determining the fit between the student and the program. We feel that visiting our campus in Lawrence is a very important step. In order to facilitate your visit to KU, there are two main options:

The first, and most preferred, option entails simply applying for admission to the program. All prospective students are welcome to attend our Graduate Open House in mid-October or mid-March. Eligible admitted students may be invited to participate in Campus Visit Days in February (prior to the fall semester of your intended matriculation). These organized visitation opportunities will allow you to gather a great deal of first-hand information which we hope will help you in making a final decision about whether to attend KU.

The second option is making arrangements to visit us on your own, outside of organized events. With early notification, we will do our best to work with you to provide information and schedule appointments with faculty when possible. Please contact us if you feel that this is the best option for you.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact the CEAE Graduate Program Coordinator at  [email protected]  or (785) 864-3826, to schedule a visit or with questions about the application process.

The University of Kansas Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Graduate Administrative Assistant Learned Hall 1530 W. 15th St., Room 2150 Lawrence, KS 66045

Ph.D. Degree Requirements Candidates for the Ph.D.degree must satisfy the University's general requirements for the degree.  A Plan of Study must be approved by the student’s major professor, examining committee, and departmental graduate studies committee.

An aspirant for the Ph.D. degree must pass a qualifying examination. The department normally gives this examination upon completion of the aspirant’s M.S. work or at a comparable level for non-M.S. students.

Before being admitted to the comprehensive examination, the aspirant must satisfy the research skill, residency, and responsible scholarship requirements for the degree.  The research skill requirement provides the aspirant with a research skill distinct from, but strongly supportive of, the dissertation research. One research skill is required. Possible research skills include foreign language, computer science, mathematics, statistics, specific laboratory skills, and specific skills in the physical or biological sciences. The foreign language skill can be obtained by taking a 2-course sequence in the selected language or demonstrated by passing an examination. The selected research skill must be listed on the Plan of Study form. A separate statement attached to the Plan of Study must list the work to be completed to obtain the research skill. The responsible scholarship requirement serves to ensure that students are trained in responsible research practices and is fulfilled by attending a Responsible Scholarship Training Seminar offered each fall semester.

All graduate students must have an approved Plan of Study on file by the beginning of their second semester of study.

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Doctor of philosophy in water management and hydrological science.

Program Chair:  Thomas McDonald

Program Coordinator:  Raquel Granados Aguilar

The Water Management and Hydrological Science (WMHS) graduate degree program is supervised by an interdisciplinary faculty from multiple department and colleges. The faculty have expertise in the bio-physical, geo-chemical, management, public health, social sciences and engineering fields. The program offers two masters’ degrees (thesis and non-thesis options) and a PhD. The curriculum is designed to allow students to become leaders in their focal areas of water while making connections with colleagues in other related disciplines.

Each student must have a graduate committee chair before being accepted in the program. Students work with their chair and the advisory committee to develop a course of study satisfying the curriculum. A minimum of 64 credit hours beyond a master’s degree, with thesis, is required. Students complete 9 hours of WMHS courses, 18 hours of water courses, one research methods course, two statistics courses, 9 hours or more of free electives and a minimum of 18 credit hours of research.

Graduate research assistantships are available on a competitive basis.

For more information on degree application, course requirements and program advisors go to the website http://waterprogram.tamu.edu .

Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give students a comprehensive knowledge of water science and hydrology and provide training in research methods. The final basis for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written communication The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.

Steps to Fulfill a Doctoral Program

Program Requirements

  • Student's Advisory Committee

Degree Plan

Transfer of credit, research proposal.

  • Preliminary Examination

Preliminary Examination Format

Preliminary examination scheduling, report of preliminary examination, failure of the preliminary examination, retake of failed preliminary examination.

  • Final Examination

Report of Final Examination

Dissertation, student’s advisory committee.

After receiving admission to graduate studies and enrolling, the student will consult with the head of his or her major or administrative department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty) concerning appointment of the chair of the advisory committee. The student’s advisory committee will consist of  no fewer than four members of the graduate faculty  representative of the student’s several fields of study and research, where the chair or co-chair must be from the student’s department (or intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), and at least one or more members must have an appointment to a department different from the chair of the student's committee. 

The chair, in consultation with the student, will select the remainder of the advisory committee. Only tenure or tenure-track members of the Graduate Committee Faculty, affiliated with the Water Management and Hydrological Science program, and located on Texas A&M University campuses may serve as chair of a student’s advisory committee. Other graduate faculty members located off-campus may serve as a member or co-chair (but not chair), with a member as the chair. The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate supervision of the student’s degree program, has the responsibility for calling meetings at any other time considered desirable. 

If the chair of a student’s advisory committee voluntarily leaves the University and the student is near completion of the degree and wants the chair to continue to serve in this role, the student is responsible for securing a current member of the University Graduate Faculty, from the student’s academic program and located near the Texas A&M University campus site, to serve as the co-chair of the committee. The Department Head or Chair of Intercollegiate faculty may request in writing to the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate and Professional School that a faculty member who is on an approved leave of absence or has voluntarily separated from the university, be allowed to continue to serve in the role of chair of a student’s advisory committee without a co-chair for up to one year. The students should be near completion of the degree. Extensions beyond the one year period can be granted with additional approval of the Dean.

The committee members’ signatures on the degree plan indicate their willingness to accept the responsibility for guiding and directing the entire academic program of the student and for initiating all academic actions concerning the student. Although individual committee members may be replaced by petition for valid reasons, a committee cannot resign  en masse . The chair of the committee, who usually has immediate supervision of the student’s research and dissertation or record of study, has the responsibility for calling all meetings of the committee. The duties of the committee include responsibility for the proposed degree plan, the research proposal, the preliminary examination, the dissertation or record of study and the final examination. In addition, the committee, as a group and as individual members, is responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and, in the case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Graduate and Professional School.

The student’s advisory committee will evaluate the student’s previous education and degree objectives. The committee, in consultation with the student, will develop a proposed degree plan and outline a research problem which, when completed, as indicated by the dissertation (or its equivalent for the degree of Doctor of Education or the degree of Doctor of Engineering), will constitute the basic requirements for the degree. The degree plan must be filed with the Graduate and Professional School prior to the deadline imposed by the student’s college and no later than 90 days prior to the preliminary examination.

This proposed degree plan should be submitted through the online Document Processing Submission System located on the website  http://ogsdpss.tamu.edu . A minimum of 64 hours is required on the degree plan for the Doctor of Philosophy for a student who has completed a master’s degree. A student who has completed a DDS/DMD, DVM or a MD at a U.S. institution is also required to complete a minimum of 64 hours. A student who has completed a baccalaureate degree but not a master’s degree will be required to complete a 96-hour degree plan. Completion of a DDS/DMD, DVM or MD degree at a foreign institution requires completion of a minimum of 96 hours for the Doctor of Philosophy. A field of study may be primarily in one department or in a combination of departments. A degree plan must carry a reasonable amount of 691 (research). A maximum of 9 hours of 400-level undergraduate courses may be used toward meeting credit-hour requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy.

Additional coursework may be added by petition to the approved degree plan by the student’s advisory committee if it is deemed necessary to correct deficiencies in the student’s academic preparation. No changes can be made to the degree plan once the student’s Request for Final Examination is approved by the Graduate and Professional School.

Approval to enroll in any professional course (900-level) should be obtained from the head of the department (or Chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable) in which the course will be offered before including such a course on a degree plan.

No credit may be obtained by correspondence study, by extension or for any course of fewer than three weeks duration.

For non-distance degree programs, no more than four courses may be taken by distance education without approval of the Graduate and Professional School and no more than 50 percent of the non-research credit hours required for the program may be completed through distance education courses.

To receive a graduate degree from Texas A&M University, students must earn one-third or more of the credits through the institution’s own direct instruction. This limitation also applies to joint degree programs. 

Courses for which transfer credits are sought must have been completed with a grade of B or greater and must be approved by the student’s advisory committee and the Graduate and Professional School. These courses must not have been used previously for another degree. Except for officially approved cooperative doctoral programs, credit for thesis or dissertation research or the equivalent is not transferable. Credit for “internship” coursework in any form is not transferable. Courses taken in residence at an accredited U.S. institution or approved international institution with a final grade of B or greater will be considered for transfer credit if, at the time the courses were completed, the courses would be accepted for credit toward a similar degree for a student in degree-seeking status at the host institution. Credit for coursework taken by extension is not transferable. Coursework  in which no formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A or B) are earned (for example, CR, P, S, U, H, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit . Credit for coursework submitted for transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit hours, or equated to semester credit hours.

Courses used toward a degree at another institution may not be applied for graduate credit. If the course to be transferred was taken prior to the conferral of a degree at the transfer institution, a letter from the registrar at that institution stating that the course was not applied for credit toward the degree must be submitted to the Graduate and Professional School.

Grades for courses completed at other institutions are not included in computing the GPA. An official transcript from the university at which transfer courses are taken must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

The general field of research to be used for the dissertation should be agreed on by the student and the advisory committee at their first meeting, as a basis for selecting the proper courses to support the proposed research.

As soon thereafter as the research project can be outlined in reasonable detail, the dissertation research proposal should be completed. The research proposal should be approved at a meeting of the student’s advisory committee, at which time the feasibility of the proposed research and the adequacy of available facilities should be reviewed. The approved proposal, signed by all members of the student’s advisory committee, the head of the student’s major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), must be submitted to the Graduate and Professional School at least 20 working days prior to the submission of the Request for the Final Examination.

Compliance issues must be addressed if a graduate student is performing research involving human subjects, animals, infectious biohazards and recombinant DNA. A student involved in these types of research should check with the Office of Research Compliance and Biosafety at (979) 458-1467 to address questions about all research compliance responsibilities. Additional information can also be obtained on the website  http:// rcb.tamu.edu .

Examinations

Preliminary examination for doctoral students.

The student’s major department (or chair of the interdisciplinary degree program faculty, if applicable) and his or her advisory committee may require qualifying, cumulative or other types of examinations at any time deemed desirable. These examinations are entirely at the discretion of the department and the student’s advisory committee.

The preliminary examination is required. The preliminary examination for a doctoral student shall be given no earlier than a date at which the student is within 6 credit hours of completion of the formal coursework on the degree plan (i.e., all coursework on the degree plan except 681, 684, 690, 691, 692, 693, 695, 697, 791, or other graduate courses specifically designated as S/U in the course catalog). The student should complete the Preliminary Examination no later than the end of the semester following the completion of the formal coursework on the degree plan.

The objective of preliminary examination is to evaluate whether the student has demonstrated the following qualifications:

a.     a mastery of the subject matter of all fields in the program;

b.     an adequate knowledge of the literature in these fields and an ability to carry out bibliographical research;

c.     an understanding of the research problem and the appropriate methodological approaches.

The format of the preliminary examination shall be determined by the student’s department (or interdisciplinary degree program, if applicable) and advisory committee, and communicated to the student in advance of the examination. The exam may consist of a written component, oral component, or combination of written and oral components.

The preliminary exam may be administered by the advisory committee or a departmental committee; herein referred to as the examination committee.

Regardless of exam format, a student will receive an overall preliminary exam result of pass or fail. The department (or interdisciplinary degree program, if applicable) will determine how the overall pass or fail result is determined based on the exam structure and internal department procedures. If the exam is administered by the advisory committee, each advisory committee member will provide a pass or fail evaluation decision.

Only one advisory committee substitution is allowed to provide an evaluation decision for a student’s preliminary exam, and it cannot be the committee chair.

If a student is required to take, as a part of the preliminary examination, a written component administered by a department or interdisciplinary degree program, the department or interdisciplinary degree program faculty must:

a.     offer the examination at least once every six months. The departmental or interdisciplinary degree program examination should be announced at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination date.

b.     assume the responsibility for marking the examination satisfactory or unsatisfactory, or otherwise graded, and in the case of unsatisfactory, stating specifically the reasons for such a mark.

c.     forward the marked examination to the chair of the student’s advisory committee within one week after the examination.

Prior to commencing any component of the preliminary examination, a departmental representative or the advisory committee chair will review the eligibility criteria with the student, using the Preliminary Examination Checklist to ensure the student is eligible for the preliminary examination. The following list of eligibility requirements applies.

Student is registered at Texas A&M University for a minimum of one semester credit hour in the long semester or summer term during which any component of the preliminary examination is held. If the entire examination is held between semesters, then the student must be registered for the term immediately preceding the examination.

An approved degree plan is on file with the Graduate and Professional School prior to commencing the first component of the examination.

Student’s cumulative GPA is at least 3.000.

Student’s degree plan GPA is at least 3.000.

At the end of the semester in which at least the first component of the exam is given, there are no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan (except 681, 684, 690, 691, 692, 693, 695, 697, 791, or other graduate courses specifically designated as S/U in the course catalog). The head of the student’s department (or Chair of the Interdisciplinary Degree Program, if applicable) has the authority to approve a waiver of this criterion.

Credit for the preliminary examination is not transferable in cases where a student changes degree programs after passing a preliminary exam.

If a written component precedes an oral component of the preliminary exam, the chair of the student’s examination committee is responsible for making all written examinations available to all members of the committee. A positive evaluation of the preliminary exam by all members of a student’s examination committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her preliminary exam.

The student’s department will promptly report the results of the Preliminary Examination to the Graduate and Professional School via the Report of Doctoral Preliminary Examination form. The Preliminary Examination checklist form must also be submitted. These forms should be submitted to the Graduate and Professional School within 10 working days of completion of the preliminary examination.

The Report of the Preliminary Examination form must be submitted with original signatures of the approved examination committee members. If an approved examination committee member substitution (one only) has been made, that signature must also be included, in place of the committee member, on the form submitted to the Graduate and Professional School. The original signature of the department head is also required on the form.

After passing the required preliminary oral and written examinations for a doctoral degree, the student must complete the final examination within four years of the semester in which the preliminary exam is taken. Exams taken in between terms will expire at the end of the term that ended prior to the exam. For example, a preliminary exam taken and passed during the fall 2019 semester will expire at the end of the fall 2023 semester. A preliminary exam taken in the time between the summer and fall 2019 semesters will expire at the end of the summer 2023 semester.

First Failure

Upon approval of a student’s examination committee (with no more than one member dissenting), and approval of the Department and Graduate and Professional School, a student who has failed a preliminary examination may be given one re-examination. In accordance with Student Rule 12.5, the student’s department head or designee, intercollegiate faculty, or graduate advisory committee should make a recommendation to the student regarding their scholastic deficiency.

Second Failure

Upon failing the preliminary exam twice in a doctoral program, a student is no longer eligible to continue to pursue the PhD in that program/major. In accordance with Student Rule 12.5.3 and/or 12.5.4, the student will be notified of the action being taken by the department as a result of the second failure of the preliminary examination.

Adequate time must be given to permit a student to address inadequacies emerging from the first preliminary examination. The examination committee must agree upon and communicate to the student, in writing, an adequate time-frame from the first examination (normally six months) to retest, as well as a detailed explanation of the inadequacies emerging from the examination. The student and committee should jointly negotiate a mutually acceptable date for this retest.  When providing feedback on inadequacies, the committee should clearly document expected improvements that the student must be able to exhibit in order to retake the exam.  The examination committee will document and communicate the time-frame and feedback within 10 working days of the exam that was not passed.

Final Examination for Doctoral Students

The candidate for the doctoral degree must pass a final examination by deadline dates announced in the “Graduate and Professional School Calendar” each semester. The doctoral student is allowed only one opportunity to take the final examination.

No unabsolved grades of D, F, or U for any course can be listed on the degree plan. The student must be registered for any remaining hours of 681, 684, 690, 691, 692, 791 or other graduate courses specifically designated as S/U in the course catalog during the semester of the final exam. No student may be given a final examination until they have been admitted to candidacy and their current official cumulative and degree plan GPAs are 3.00 or better.

To be admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree, a student must have:

1.       completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the exception of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691, 692 (Professional Study), or 791 hours,

2.       a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,

3.       passed the preliminary examination,

4.       submitted an approved dissertation proposal,

5.       met the residence requirements.

The request to hold and announce the final examination must be submitted to the Graduate and Professional School a minimum of 10 working days in advance of the scheduled date. Any changes to the degree plan must be approved by the Graduate and Professional School prior to the submission of the request for final examination.

 The student’s advisory committee will conduct this examination. The final examination is not to be administered until the dissertation or record of study is available in substantially final form to the student’s advisory committee, and all concerned have had adequate time to review the document.  Whereas the final examination may cover the broad field of the candidate’s training, it is presumed that the major portion of the time will be devoted to the dissertation and closely allied topics. Persons other than members of the graduate faculty may, with mutual consent of the candidate and the chair of the advisory committee, be invited to attend a final examination for an advanced degree. A positive vote by all members of the graduate committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her exam. A department can have a stricter requirement provided there is consistency within all degree programs within a department. Upon completion of the questioning of the candidate, all visitors must excuse themselves from the proceedings.

The student’s department will promptly report the results of the Final Examination to the Graduate and Professional School via the Report of Doctoral Final Examination form. These forms should be submitted to the Graduate and Professional School within 10 working days of completion of the final examination. The Graduate and Professional School must be notified in writing of any cancellations.

A positive evaluation of the final exam by all members of a student’s advisory committee with at most one dissension is required to pass a student on his or her final exam. The Report of the Final Examination Form must be submitted with original signatures of only the committee members approved by the Graduate and Professional School. If necessary, multiple copies of the form may be submitted with different committee member original signatures. If an approved committee member substitution (1 only) has been made, his/her signature must be included on the form submitted to the Graduate and Professional School.

The ability to perform independent research must be demonstrated by the dissertation,  which must be the original work of the candidate . Whereas acceptance of the dissertation is based primarily on its scholarly merit, it must also exhibit creditable literary workmanship. The format of the dissertation must be acceptable to the Graduate and Professional School. Guidelines for the preparation of the dissertation are available in the  Thesis Manual , which is available online at  https://grad.tamu.edu .

After successful defense and approval by the student’s advisory committee and the head of the student’s major department (or chair of the intercollegiate faculty, if applicable), a student must submit his/her dissertation in electronic format as a single PDF file. The PDF file must be uploaded to the website,  https://grad.tamu.edu . Additionally, a signed paper approval form with original signatures must be received by the Graduate and Professional School. Both the PDF file and the signed approval form are required by the deadline.

Deadline dates for submitting are announced each semester or summer term in the Graduate and Professional School (see Time Limit statement). These dates also can be accessed via the website  https://grad.tamu.edu .

Each student who submits a document for review is assessed a one-time thesis/dissertation processing fee through Student Business Services. This processing fee is for the thesis/dissertation services provided. After commencement, dissertations are digitally stored and made available through the Texas A&M Libraries.

A dissertation that is deemed unacceptable by the Graduate and Professional School because of excessive corrections will be returned to the student’s department head or chair of the intercollegiate faculty . The manuscript must be resubmitted as a new document, and the entire review process must begin anew. All original submittal deadlines must be met during the resubmittal process in order to graduate.

A maximum of 4 credit hours of 685 courses are permitted towards the PhD degree.

Additional Requirements

Continuous registration, admission to candidacy.

  • 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degree

Application for Degree

A student who enters the doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree must spend one academic year plus one semester in resident study at Texas A&M University. A student who holds master’s degree when he/she enters doctoral degree program must spend one academic year in resident study. One academic year may include two adjacent regular semesters or one regular semester and one adjacent 10-week summer semester. The third semester is not required to be adjacent to the one year. Enrollment for each semester must be a minimum of 9 credit hours each to satisfy the residence requirement. A minimum of 1 credit hour must be in a non-distance education delivery mode. Semesters in which the student is enrolled in all distance education coursework will not count toward fulfillment of the residence requirement.

To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester in resident study at Texas A&M University for the required period. A student who enters a doctoral degree program with a baccalaureate degree may fulfill residence requirements in excess of one academic year (18 credit hours) by registration during summer sessions or by completion of a less-than-full course load (in this context a full course load is considered 9 credit hours per semester).

Students who are employed full-time while completing their degree may fulfill total residence requirements by completion of less-than-full time course loads each semester. In order to be considered for this, the student is required to submit a Petition for Waivers and Exceptions along with verification of his/her employment to the Graduate and Professional School. An employee should submit verification of his/her employment at the time he/she submits the degree plan. See  Registration.

See  Residence Requirements .

All requirements for doctoral degrees must be completed within a period of ten consecutive calendar years for the degree to be granted. A course will be considered valid until 10 years after the end of the semester in which it is taken. Graduate credit for coursework more than ten calendar years old at the time of the final oral examination may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.

A final corrected version of the dissertation or record of study in electronic format as a single PDF file must be cleared by the Graduate and Professional School within one year of the semester in which the final exam is taken. Exams taken in between terms will expire at the end of the term that ended prior to the exam. For example, a final exam taken and passed during the fall 2022 semester will expire at the end of the fall 2023 semester. A final exam taken in the time between the summer and fall 2022 semesters will expire at the end of the summer 2023 semester. Failure to do so will result in the degree not being awarded.

A student in a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy who has completed all coursework on his/her degree plan other than 691 (research) are required to be in continuous registration until all requirements for the degree have been completed. See  Continuous Registration Requirements .

  • completed all formal coursework on the degree plan with the exception of any remaining 681, 684, 690 and 691 or 791.
  • a 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,
  • passed the preliminary examination (written and oral portions),
  • submitted an approved dissertation proposal,
  • met the residence requirements. The final examination will not be authorized for any doctoral student who has not been admitted to candidacy.

A student is required to possess a competent command of English. For English language proficiency requirements, see the Admissions section of this catalog. The doctoral (PhD) foreign language requirement at Texas A&M University is a departmental option, to be administered and monitored by the individual departments of academic instruction.

99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees

In Texas, public colleges and universities are funded by the state according to the number of students enrolled. In accordance with legislation passed by the Texas Legislature, the number of hours for which state universities may receive subvention funding at the doctoral rate for any individual is limited to 99 hours. Texas A&M and other universities will not receive subvention for hours in excess of the limit.

Institutions of higher education are allowed to charge the equivalent of non-resident tuition to a resident doctoral student who has enrolled in 100 or more semester credit hours of doctoral coursework.

Doctoral students at Texas A&M have seven years to complete their degree before being charged out-of-state tuition. A doctoral student who, after seven years of study, has accumulated 100 or more doctoral hours will be charged tuition at a rate equivalent to out-of-state tuition. Please note that the tuition increases will apply to Texas residents as well as students from other states and countries who are currently charged tuition at the resident rate. This includes those doctoral students who hold GAT, GANT, and GAR appointments or recipients of competitive fellowships who receive more than $1,000 per semester. Doctoral students who have not accumulated 100 hours after seven years of study are eligible to pay in-state tuition if otherwise eligible.

Doctoral students who exceed the credit limit will receive notification from the Graduate and Professional School during the semester in which they are enrolled and exceeding the limit in their current degree program. The notification will explain that the State of Texas does not provide funding for any additional hours in which a student is enrolled in excess of 99 hours. Texas A&M University will recover the lost funds by requiring students in excess of 99 hours to pay tuition at the non-funded, non-resident rate. This non-funded, non-resident tuition rate status will be updated for the following semester and in all subsequent semesters until receipt of a doctoral degree. Please see the  Tuition Calculator  at the non-resident rate for an example of potential charges.

The following majors are exempt from the 99-Hour Cap on Doctoral Degrees and have a limit of 130 doctoral hours:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Sciences
  • Microbiology
  • Neurosciences (School of Medicine)
  • Oral and Craniofacial Biomedical Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Public Health Sciences
  • School Psychology

The hour limit for these majors is 130 doctoral hours

For information on applying for your degree, please visit the  Graduation  section.

Water Resources - Research Topics

Water resources.

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  • Agricultural Crop Classification
  • Bridge hydraulics
  • Climate change impact studies
  • Crop Yield Prediction
  • Data assimilation and analysis
  • Decision making, optimization, fuzzy set theory
  • Design of hydraulic structures
  • Drought Analysis and Risk Assessment
  • GIS/RS modeling and application in hydrology and water resources
  • Hydrometeorology/hydroclimatology
  • Hydrosystems reliability and risk assessment
  • Land Cover Classification
  • Modeling for numerical weather prediction and climate prediction
  • Operation of water distribution networks
  • Renewable energy (Hydropower, wind, and solar)
  • River engineering and river basin management
  • Seasonal Weather Forecasts
  • Short-term Weather Predictions
  • Snow hydrology
  • Water resources management

Developing optimum operational strategies for pumped-storage hydropower system. 

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Spatial distribution of snow depth, snow water equivalent and snow pack obtained from GPR analyses 

Accurate predictions of hydrometeorological variables such as precipitation, temperature, soil moisture, and runoff are essential in hazard early warning systems (e.g., floods, droughts, and heat-waves) and improved financial decision making systems (e.g., hydro-power, wind energy, and crop yield).  

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The study aims to design efficient and effective water filtration plants to remove toxic industrial waste.

  • To design an innovative water filtration plant to remove industrial waste.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of plants for multi-variant impurities.
  • To analyse the purity of water after its treatment in filtration to determine whether it is safe to use for irrigation and drinking purpose.
  • To analyse the design and operational cost of the filtration plant and its environmental benefits.

The study aims to understand And Examine the Risks Associated with Excess Water Production in Petroleum Operations and the Ways to Treat It.

  • To find the risks associated with high water production along with Hydrocarbon
  • To analyse the properties of produced water to design effective filtration process.
  • To design the process included in the treatment of produced water and their effectiveness.
  • To determine the quality of treated water and its possible uses.

The study aims to analyse the Impacts of Artificial Canal Water System on Natural Water Cycle with Its Possible Outcomes

  • To analyse the design of artificial canal water system for modern infrastructures
  • To analyze the environmental impact of artificial canal water system
  • To evaluate the possible outcomes of artificial canal system and the ways to minimise them.
  • To design high efficiency and environment friendly urban water distribution system.

The study aim To Design an Efficient and Effective Water Distribution System in High Rise Building

  • To find the major issues in the existing water distribution system of high rise building and the ways to address them.
  • To analyse the concept of cost-effective water distribution in high rise buildings.
  • To analyse the possible failure points and its impact on building structure and health and safety of the residents.
  • To provide the quality control measures that can prevent the leakage and corrosion problems.

The study aim to evaluate effective Water Drainage System in Urban Infrastructure By using Computational Modelling.

  • To evaluate the effective water drainage system for urban infrastructure by using computational modelling.
  • To evaluate the simulated study for the effectiveness of water drainage system under uncontrollable and controllable variables.
  • To analyse the sustainable water drainage system design for maximum benefits.
  • To determine the maintenance cost and the reliability of the system in the event of natural emergency.

The research aims to design robust pipe network system that can handle the industrial needs of manufacturing plants within economical limits.

  • To analyse the challenges related to the design of robust pipe network.
  • To evaluate the roles of robust pipe network in modern industry.
  • To perform the economic analysis of robust pipe network.

The study aims to assess the risk of urban flooding using twin Digital technology analyse the impact on urban communication.

  • To study the risks of urban flooding using twin digital technology.
  • To evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of hydrodynamic models from urban development and planning.
  • To evaluate the techniques that can help in minimizing the impact of urban flooding.

The research aims to analyse the effects of accelerated glacier melting rate on irrigation system and the ways to minimise the consequences.

  • To analyse the effects of accelerated glacier melting on irrigation.
  • To design the water irrigation system with better flood resistance.
  • To evaluate the possible ways to minimise the effects of accelerated glacier melting rate.
  • The research aims to analyse the use of polluted sewage water for the production of electricity using Bio gas and Hydro energy methods.
  • To evaluate the cost of energy by the sewage water electricity production process.
  • To evaluate the need of treatment of water before using it for energy generation.
  • To analyse the economic and social challenges related to the project and ways to minimise them.

The research aims to design porous concrete material to store the rainwater in urban roads.

  • To design the porous material for the transfer of rain water and proper way for storage.
  • To determine the challenges related to the application of porous concrete on urban roads and the ways to address them.
  • To evaluate the environmental impact for using porous concrete material.

Research Aim

This exploratory research aims to explore the impact of the dynamics of water distribution systems on water pipe leakage in a high rise building. The purpose of selecting this subject area is that currently leakage is observed to occur in all water distribution systems. However, scholars have been investigating about certain types of systems that can significantly assist in improving water leakage. Other than this, this study has emphasized on this specific subject area as very few researchers have discussed about the effects of water distribution systems on leakage of water pipes.

Research Objectives

The aim of this study can be achieved by addressing secondary objectives which are enlisted as follows;

  • To determine and evaluate factors accountable for substantially increased leakage exponents.
  • To assess leakage methods that focus on quantifying the amount of water leaked from water distribution pipe in high rise building.
  • To explore about the leakage control models which can significantly contribute in controlling present and future leakage levels efficiently. \
  • To analyze the impact of leakage on the sustainability of high rise buildings, the surrounding of such buildings, as well as, health and safety issues of population residing within those buildings.

This research is conducted to critically assess excessive urban flooding risks on traffic networks. However, this study focuses on digital twin technology to acquire crucially significant research outcomes. This subject area has been taken into consideration specifically because of the fact that the impacts of urban flooding are predicted to be increasing substantially. It is because of increased urbanization, growth of population and climate change. In addition to this, it has been observed that drainage systems in most of the urban areas are not sufficiently efficient to overcome increased volume of water gathered after rainfall. Thus, this study would thereby, emphasize on analyzing the role of digital technology in this respect.

In order to achieve the goal of this study, secondary objectives have been proposed and enlisted as follows;

  • To identify the stimulation of flood events on the basis of different climate change scenarios.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of hydrodynamic model, digital twin and traffic model in the planning and development of urban areas.
  • To assess the exposure and vulnerability, in the context of mobility disruption in the current transport development plan.

This study has been proposed to carry out the analysis of fostering robust pipe network design when setting up large manufacturing plant. This study significantly focuses on the cement manufacturing factories in the United Kingdom. In the recent era, it has been observed that robustness is one of the significant component which plays significant role to meet the demands of customers. Other than this, it has been found that very few scholars have focused on the use of robustness in the management of segment isolation, as well as, detection of pipe burst. Thus, the current study focuses on these aspects with reference to cement manufacturing factories in UK.

Secondary research objectives have been proposed and enlisted below to meet the aim of this study.

  • To explore the aforementioned issues related to the designing of robust pipe network.
  • To assess the role of robust pipe network in the manufacturing of large plants.
  • To understand the current and future advantages and disadvantages of robust pipe network design in setting up large manufacturing plant.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the exploratory study on the benefits of cooperation in transboundary river basins. Further, this research aims to investigate that how does it make the water resource system more efficient and benefits riparian stakeholders. Within the Water Convention, cooperation is considered as one of major obligations. States are implementing the convention and preparing for accession to the benefits of cooperation that can help in enhancing the environmental sustainability, improving the human well-being, accelerating economic growth, and increasing the political stability. Cooperation aids in producing the funds for the projects in transboundary basins. It is also one of the great way of endorsing the local population.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the exploratory study on the benefits of cooperation in transboundary river basins. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To study the cooperation in transboundary river basins.
  • To evaluate the benefits of cooperation in transboundary river basins.
  • To investigate the benefit of the water resource system.
  • To evaluate the ways through which the water resource system more efficient.
  • To investigate the method through which the water resource system can provide benefit to the riparian stakeholders.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to critically evaluate the flood and drought assessment in a human-dominated water cycle. Further, this research aims to investigate the anomalies introduced in the water cycle due to human domination when compared to the natural cycle. There is the great role played by the water cycles on the planet. The intervention of the human within the water cycle alters the dynamic role of the water. It is seen that human has produced some variance and anomalies within the water cycle. Therefore, it is very crucial to understand these glitches and compared it with the natural water cycle. Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to critically evaluate the flood and drought assessment in a human dominated water cycle. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To conduct the evaluation of the flood assessment within the human dominated water cycle.
  • To conduct the evaluation of the drought assessment within the human dominated water cycle.
  • To evaluate the anomalies introduced in the water cycle due to human domination.
  • To evaluate the anomalies introduced in the water cycle due to natural cycle.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to study the removal of toxic and poisonous metals from synthetic waste water of industrial factories in water recycling plants. The untreated wastewaters released from the factories causes an increase of toxic pollutants within the aquatic climate as well. It is not only harmful to the aquatic climate but also for the water recycling plant. Toxic and poisonous metals are considered as one of the most dangerous contaminants present in the water and even their low concentrations can be hazardous for the health. Therefore, it is very essential to remove the toxic and poisonous metals from synthetic waste water of industrial factories in water recycling plants.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to study the removal of toxic and poisonous metals from synthetic waste water of industrial factories in water recycling plants. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To assess the risk of toxic and poisonous metals in to the water.
  • To evaluate the ways through which the toxic and poisonous metals can be removed from the synthetic waste water of industrial factories.
  • To understand the process of water recycling.
  • To evaluate either it is safe to use the recycled water from the water recycling plants.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the managerial study on the state estimation for monitoring structures during extreme loading and environmental conditions. Further, this research aims to evaluate Japan’s tsunamis of 2011. The environmental event can drastically damage the structure, therefore it is essential to assess and monitors the structures that are

subjected to these kinds of such events before and after the occurrence of potential damage.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the managerial study on the state estimation for monitoring structures during extreme loading and environmental conditions. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To formulate the state estimation algorithms for imaging structures subjected to extreme loading present.
  • To validate the algorithms by means of using experimental data from structural testing.
  • To assess the 3D progression of damages.
  • To gain an insight into the physical processes occurring within structures subject to extreme loading.
  • To gain an insight into the damages occur due to Japan’s tsunamis of 2011.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to study the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for better management and effective development and upgradation of urban drainage. Computational Fluid Dynamics is considered as one of the hi-tech tools for the

Severe problems. Upgrading and developing urban drainage is one of the critical tasks, therefore it is essential to use high tech tools. CFD in this concern can help in yielding maximum benefits.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to study the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for better management and effective development and upgradation of urban drainage. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To evaluate how the computational fluid dynamic can be used for management of the urban drainage.
  • To assess the ways through which computational fluid dynamic can develop and upgrade the urban drainage.
  • To visualize the 3D flow patterns of the material within the urban drainage.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to critically evaluate the flow patterns and pollutant retention in vegetated sustainable drainage system (SuDS) ponds. Sustainable urban drainage systems comprise great significance within the green infrastructure. It is essential to view the 3D flow patterns of the material within the sustainable drainage system ponds by using the computational fluid dynamic for better visualisation. Therefore, this research is conducted for efficiently evaluating the pollutant retention within the sustainable drainage ponds.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to critically evaluate the flow patterns and pollutant retention in vegetated sustainable drainage system (SuDS) ponds. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To gain insight into the 3D flow patterns of the material within the sustainable drainage system ponds.
  • To analyse the sustainable drainage system ponds.
  • To develop the strong CFD-modelling method to integrate better design.
  • To critically evaluate the pollutant retention in vegetated sustainable drainage system ponds.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the study for formulating a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs and storm water planters. There are various methods that helps in minimising flood risks and surface water run-off in an eco-friendly manner such as sustainable drainage system . Therefore, it is essential to conduct the research on constructing structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs and storm water planters.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the study for formulating a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs and storm water planters. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To construct a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in green roofs.
  • To construct a structure for the enhancement of runoff detention in storm water planters.
  • To evaluate the benefits of the storm water planters.
  • To evaluate the benefits of the green roofs.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the study for optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process. Further, this research aims to study how effective is this technique in removing toxic and poisonous metals. Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the study for optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process. The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To gain complete insight into the copper pickling wastewater treatment.
  • To understand the complete process of using bio electrode.
  • To evaluate optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process.
  • To evaluate either the optimization and characteristics of copper pickling wastewater treatment in a single reactor using bio electrode process is useful in removing toxic and poisonous metals or not.

Aims The aim of this study is that, to develop efficient model surrogates for water resources and subsurface containment management. The surrogate modelling is also said to be metamodeling which used from last few decades. This research reviews the efforts on the surrogates' model for the water resources because EnviroForensic/Arcient provides a comprehensive array of the surface water services and groundwater. This study investigates the contamination extent in the subsurface and evaluates the potential impact on the water supplies. The temporally and spatially variables parameters have been used with sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. Objectives The objectives of this study are the following:

  • To analyse the model surrogates for water resources.
  • To analyse the model surrogates for subsurface containment management.
  • To develop the novel efficient model surrogates for water resources and subsurface containment water management.
  • To identify the water quality assessment and groundwater supply.
  • To analyse the reservoir quality models.
  • To observe the impact of the surrogate model for water resources and subsurface containment management.

Aims This study aims that the critical analysis for the modelling of geomechanical inverse and the uncertainty quantification for the natural geysers. The predictive modelling of the coupled geomechanical processes at the scale of the continuum for addressing the decision making in the area of geological carbon sequestration surface waste disposal development of the geothermal and groundwater and the reservoir engineering. The information that has been taken by developing the inverse models which merge with the response of coupled geomechanical models. These models have a large number of outputs and inputs. This research aims that avoidance saving and consumption by replacing with the quantification for natural geysers. Objectives The objectives of this study are the following:

  • To analyse the geomechanical inverse modelling.
  • To analyse the uncertainty quantification for natural geysers.
  • To evaluate the critical analysis of the inverse modelling of geomechanical and the uncertainty quantification for the natural geysers.

Aim The study aims that it is a systematic study for the understanding and quantifying with the associated risk subsurface fluid injection in the industry of petroleum. This study also determines the subsurface containment assurance with environmental damage, impact on the well operations and damage to the operating assets which incurred by the leakage due to injection or production of the fluids from the intended ones. Therefore, in the petroleum industry, the operations management of change and process and well operations with the associated risk of fluid subsurface injection. This process has been used at a worldwide scale for the variety of the purposes and irrespective injection target and observed a land uplift. Objectives: The objectives of this study are the following:

  • To understand the subsurface fluid injection.
  • To understand and quantify the associated risk with the subsurface fluid injection.

To critically evaluate the related risks with subsurface fluid injection in the petroleum industry

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Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the study on the development of an advanced dynamic risk assessment tool based on agent based modelling. Agent based model is the type computational models for interactions of autonomous agents and simulating the actions. It is helpful tool for the risk assessment. Agent based model can be used for the assessment of the flash floods. Therefore, it is essential to conduct the research on the risk assessment of the flash flood through Agent based model.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the study on the development of an advanced dynamic risk assessment tool based on agent based modelling. Secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To gain complete insight into the agent based model.
  • To understand the effectiveness of the agent based model.
  • To evaluate the development of an advanced dynamic risk assessment tool based on agent based modelling.
  • To perform the risk assessment of the flash flooding.

Research Aim The aim of this research is to conduct the exploratory study for understanding urban flooding using physical modelling. Physical modelling is one of the prominent tools of understanding urban flooding. Therefore, this research is conducted for evaluating the effectiveness of physical modelling.

Research Objectives The primary objective of this research is to achieve the research aim that is to conduct the exploratory study for understanding urban flooding using physical modelling.  The secondary objective of the research are as follows:

  • To evaluate urban flooding.
  • To understand the urban flooding using physical modelling.
  • To use the dual drainage hydraulic for assessment of risks associated with urban flooding.

The aim of the study to analyze the use of HYBRID ANAEROBIC BAFFLE REACTOR (HABR) for the decrease in Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and generate quality byproduct through the spent wash of molasses. The study will be the experimental condition investigation such as the concreate of the solution, pH of the solution and the NPK quantity existing in sludge for the direct use.

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The study is to be conducted on the sugar industry wastewater treatment through HABR. The aim of the study can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

  • To study the COD content variation with the aspect of various Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT).
  • To study the BOD content variation with the aspect of various HRTs.
  • To study the Total suspended Solid (TSS) content variation with the aspect to various HRTs.
  • To study the pH variation in the period of treatment with aspect to various HRTs.
  • To obtain the optimal HRTs of the reactor.
  • To analyze the anaerobic digestion use as the overall solution to decrease COD and BOD.

The aim of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the groundwater and surface water treatment. The research aims to study the use of bio-coagulant for the treatment.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the study. However, the aim can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

  • To study the concept of groundwater treatment.
  • To study the concept of surface water treatment.
  • To analyze the use of Bio-coagulant in the treatment.
  • To compare and contrast the difference between groundwater treatment and surface water treatment.
  • To analyze the characteristics of groundwater treatment.
  • To analyze the characteristics of surface water treatment.
  • To investigate how the turbidity level and the bacteriological contaminants can be reduced through natural coagulant which is locally available.
  • To evaluate ways for making the treatment process of water easy for the application of household.

The aim of the study is to comment and develop graphene oxide (GO) recent application as the adsorbent for the treatment of wastewater. The study aims to include a small introduction regarding adsorption data (Thermodynamics, isotherms and kinetics) and some of the major facts for the route preparation of graphene oxides (that is a magnetic material, nanocomposites etc). The categorization of the adsorbent that is prepared will also be commented with the help of the recent detail data regarding the utilisation of GO for the organic’s removal (that is antibiotics or dyes) and the wastewater heavy metals.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the research. However, the aim of the research can be fulfilled through various secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the current research are the following:

  • To study the graphene effectiveness.
  • To evaluate the graphene effectiveness for the emulsified oil removal from water.
  • To investigate the conditions which will be best for the process of treatment.
  • To analyze the concept of adsorption.
  • To evaluate the use of adsorption.

The aim of the study is to perform a critical analysis of the usage of wastewater treatment using the reed bed lab-scale system using the australis phragmites. The research aims to represent the construction method of the root zone bed. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of root zone bed for various contaminant removal using the treatment process of the root zone. The aim of the research is to discuss and compare the result for treated water samples and raw water.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the research. However, the aim of the study can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

  • To study the parameters of wastewater.
  • To develop an understanding of the importance of root zone treatment.
  • To analyze the functions of phragmites australis.
  • To evaluate the concept of a reed bed system.
  • To study reed bed systems’ principles.
  • To study the advantage of using a reed bed.
  • To investigate the working and construction of reed bed.
  • To evaluate the kind of reed beds.

The aim of the study is to conduct a critical analysis of the treatment potential of domestic wastewater by using a constructed system of wetland. The research aims to improve the knowledge regarding the process of wastewater purification through the constructed wetlands in a humid environment. The study aims to develop the finest operation criteria and design that apply to the wetland or a similar environment.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the study. The study aim can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objectives of the study are the following:

  • To determine the constructed wetland subsurface flow effectiveness for the treatment related to domestic wastewater.
  • To analyze the performance and processes that can be obtained in the constructed wetland with the help of species of phragmites Mauritius plants and Cyperus papyrus under various operating conditions and loading rates with the aspect to COD, TSS, BOD, pathogens and nutrients.
  • To analyze the macrophytes functional role that can be utilised in nutrients uptake and the capacity storage in the rooting and standing biomass.
  • To evaluate the performance and design of constructed wetland of household.
  • To suggest guidelines for construction, design, management and use of constructed wetlands on the basis of information collection on cost and processes involved.

The aim of the study is to analyze the utilization of pollution for generating electricity. The research aims to present the idea for making opportunities for hydropower from the sewage water which is treated.

Objective :

  • To evaluate the resource management and environmental aspect of different kinds of wastewater systems.
  • To determine different concepts for the choice of the system when planning a new or modifying the old wastewater system.
  • To study the considerations of energy in treatment plants of wastewater.
  • To analyze the distribution of energy in treatment plants of wastewater.
  • To analyze and evaluate energy performance.
  • To analyze methods for the consumption of energy.
  • To evaluate how the opportunities of hydropower can be generated through treated water of sewage.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of porous concrete for urban pavement and the harvesting of rainwater. The research aims to analyze the extent to which porous concrete might help to deal with urban flash floods.

  • To analyze the overall suitability for the preparation of porous pavement block on the basis of their grade, size, toughness index, angularity and compatibility.
  • To develop the finest size of coarse aggregate for the determined effective permeability and porosity.
  • To analyze the advanced characteristics like compressive strength, splitting strength and the resistance abrasion to analyze the porous concrete suitability for the pavement blocks.
  • To analyze the permeability and porosity of the standard in porous concrete for understanding and evaluating the rainwater harvesting and groundwater infiltration effectiveness.
  • To study how porous, concrete can assist with flash floods in urban areas.

The aim of the study is to conduct a systematic analysis of the treatability studies and design for cheap bio-filter in the treatment of greywater. The research aims to analyze the filter material performance in virus and bacteria removal from greywater.

The primary objective of the study is to achieve the aim of the study. However, the aim of the study can be achieved through secondary objectives. Therefore, the secondary objective of the study is the following:

  • To compare and contrast the efficacy of biochar, pine bark and filters of activated charcoal I the removal of viruses and bacteria from greywater.
  • To assess the filter performance.
  • To evaluate the effect of additional wastewater in the filter performance.
  • To review the result of using various filter material.

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Candidates should also be passionate about fostering positive human-environment feedbacks.

Funding includes tuition, fees, health insurance, and a 12-month stipend. To apply, e-mail a one-page statement of research interest, resume, transcript and GRE scores, and contact information for two references IN A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT  to  [email protected] .

NOTE: students should read the requirements for admission prior to e-mailing Dr. Husic to ensure that the student is qualified to join KU.

Master’s Assistantship in Water Resources Engineering

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas is pleased to announce the availability of a funded Master’s assistantship in Water Resources Engineering. The prospective student will use high-frequency sensor data and numerical modeling (e.g., SWAT – Soil Water Assessment Tool) to explore how urbanization impacts water and sediment quality.

  • Some knowledge of statistics
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Funding includes tuition, fees, health insurance, and a 12-month stipend. To apply, e-mail your resume, transcript and GRE scores, and contact information for one reference IN A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT  to  [email protected] .

Undergraduate Research Associate Positions

  • Currently enrolled in the School of Engineering
  • Interest in working in the field and laboratory

Students will be paid hourly during the semesters and have the option to work full-time during the summer.

To apply, e-mail a resume and transcript  IN A SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT  to  [email protected] .

  • Postgraduate study
  • Postgraduate taught courses

Sustainable Water Resources Engineering

Explore this course:.

Applications for 2024 entry are now open. Apply now or register your interest to hear about postgraduate study and events at the University of Sheffield.

Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Water engineering students

Course description

Looking after our water resources has never been more important or more challenging. The world needs engineering graduates who can tackle the problems of flooding, pollution and infrastructure design. 

Our large multidisciplinary water research group drives our research-led teaching and module content. You’ll cover essential engineering principles like fluid mechanics, chemistry, hydrology, applied hydrogeology, hydraulic engineering and computational methods, and have the opportunity to attend lectures with leading industry experts and use commercial software and modelling tools.

We collaborate with industry and other prestigious universities all over the world on challenging problems in water supply and environmental protection. The course will prepare you for work in areas such as the water industry, sustainable urban development, flood and environmental management.

This degree is accredited by the  Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)  comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). See the JBM website for further information.

Candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited Bachelor degree accredited for IEng only or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

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An open day gives you the best opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and staff about our courses.

Find out what makes us special at our next online open day on  Wednesday 17 April 2024 .

You may also be able to pre-book a department visit as part of a campus tour. Open days and campus tours

1 year full-time

We use a variety of teaching methods to support your learning, including tutorials, lectures, group project work, virtual learning environments and individual research. Some modules may feature input from our industrial partners, laboratory work or site visits.

Your assessments will include formal examinations, coursework and research projects. Regular feedback is also provided, so that you can understand your own development throughout the course.

Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

Civil engineering is at the forefront of improving the way we live. Whether it's designing the infrastructure that keeps our day-to-day lives running smoothly - from buildings and bridges to clean water supplies - or working to meet the ever-changing needs of our society in the areas of sustainability, renewable energy and climate change, you'll be helping to create and protect the world we live in.

Our courses will make you the kind of engineer the world needs right now; forward-thinking, interdisciplinary, environmentally conscious, and capable of the kind of complex thinking our rapidly changing society needs. Wherever you choose to start your career, you'll be in demand.

We're eighth in the UK for civil engineering, according to the Times Good University Guide 2022, and the Complete University Guide 2022. Our research is internationally recognised, and we work closely with industry and government to ensure that our research has real world impact.

Student profiles

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Leo's experience

Jesus Leonardo Corredor Garcia Alumnus, PhD Environmental Fluid Mechanics, MSc Water Engineering

Leo started his journey with us in 2016 as an international student from Colombia. He did an MSc in Water Engineering as a stepping stone to exploring a career in academia and developing the necessary skill set needed for a PhD.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (BEng, MEng, or BSc) in civil or structural engineering or another appropriate engineering or science subject.

You will need a strong background and high previous performance (equivalent to 2:1) in at least one maths module (e.g. mathematics, statistics, linear algebra, calculus) and at least one water engineering-related module.

We'll consider your application if you have appropriate professional qualifications and work experience, but you'll need a strong background in the areas covered on the course.

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department .

Fees and funding

Full-time home students on our MSc may be eligible for financial support .

You can apply now using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.

More information

[email protected] +44 114 222 5711

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