Overview

The Water Resources program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a technically and scientifically based program that blends the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of water resources with public health, policy, and management.

The program is designed to provide students from a wide-range of educational backgrounds an opportunity to develop into water resource professionals. Program graduates are expected to become part of a much-needed diverse, highly educated, and well-trained interdisciplinary workforce that supports water-related entities in Nevada and beyond.

Learning outcomes

Develop, evaluate, and assess new techniques, skills, and tools to solve water resources related problems in an interdisciplinary manner.
Acquire extensive water resources related knowledge in their area of interest (Water Technology, Water Science and Health, and Social Science and Public Policy) and a demonstration of mastery of knowledge in that area" to "Demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen sub-plan concentration (Water Technology, Water Science and Health, and Social Science and Public Policy).
Critically read and analyze literature, develop research hypothesis, and create methodology to solve research problems related to water resources.
Collect and analyze research data interpret and synthesize the findings through peer reviewed conference proceedings and journal papers.
Effectively communicate technical and research information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Research Methods for Public Health
Research Methods in Geoscience
Research and Analytical Methods
Research Methods in Water Resources Management
Seminar in Water Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

45 (Post-Master's) or 69 (Post-Bachelor's)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management View 18 other PhDs in Hydrology & Water Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a regionally accredited university in a field related to one or more of the following three areas: Water Technology, Water Science and Health, or Water Policy and Management.
The applicant must submit a 1-page written statement of purpose. The statement of purpose must address the applicant's goals and rationale for pursuing a Ph.D. in this program.
The applicant must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess the applicant's ability to pursue doctoral studies.
In general, a minimum post-baccalaureate GPA of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent is expected for applicants with a Master's degree. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree are expected to have a minimum baccalaureate GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

24773 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24773 USD per year during 72 months.
National

24483 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24483 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

7205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7205 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

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