One-Year Master of Science in Hydrogeology | Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences

A New Model for Student-Centered Master's Education

What Makes the UArizona Master's Different?

The program is 1-year in duration, including completion of an in-person research project, and limited to 25 students.
All members of a class take the same courses which are taught by world-renowned members of the faculty.
Courses are project-based, giving students critical experience working with real-world data in small groups.
Courses are horizontally-integrated: Assignments and projects span multiple courses, and the program is designed as a coherent, well-organized experience.
Course content is multidisciplinary combining physical and chemical hydrogeologic theory with hands-on measurement, cutting-edge analysis, and professional communication.
The program is professionally-aligned, and the curriculum was designed in conversation with practicing hydrogeologists. Students will have regular, direct contact with professionals beyond academia.
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Minimal prerequisites
Online supplementary material available to prepare any student with an undergraduate degree in science or engineering
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Contact P.A. Ty Ferré, Professor & 2016 Darcy Lecturer @ tyferre@arizona.edu

Classes begin in Fall semester with a week-long road trip through Arizona, Nevada, and California to see water in the landscape, build community, and visit groundwater professionals at work
Five required courses are taken in Fall and Spring semesters: Physical Hydrogeology, Chemical Hydrogeology, Analysis Methods, Measurement Methods, and Communication
Designed to teach fundamentals in an applied context
Organized around month-long projects to integrate learning across the five topics
Complete an independent research project in May

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A rotation of visiting professionals will complement the permanent faculty.