C04167v5 Master of Science in Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management

Overview

This course is offered through the National Centre for Groundwater Management in collaboration with the Faculties of Engineering and Science. It is designed to enable students to develop specialist skills in the area of groundwater management, including aspects of geology, hydrology, hydraulics and resource management.

The course provides a multidisciplinary perspective to issues of groundwater management for students working in this area or recent graduates who would like to specialise in the field.

Course aims

Groundwater studies provide students with industry-desired skills in managing groundwater resources and contaminated sites. This course covers all aspects of fundamental hydrogeology, geochemistry, groundwater modelling, geostatistics and site characterisation that allow students to contribute immediately to the groundwater industry.

Career options

Career options include groundwater consultant, groundwater modeller, hydrogeologist and hydrologist.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should possess an Honours degree in the earth sciences from UTS or an equivalent qualification from another recognised tertiary institution. Applicants must also submit a curriculum vitae.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one year of full-time study, or two-and-a-half to three years of part-time study.

It may be taken in block attendance or distance mode. Both block and distance modes are available in Autumn semester, however, only distance mode is available in Spring semester.

Course structure

Students must complete 60 credit points of study made up of four core subjects, two electives (an approved postgraduate subject may replace one of the electives) and a groundwater science project.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. Two example programs are shown, one for full-time and the other for part-time attendance.

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