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Overview
Elementary courses in soil mechanics, statics, strength of materials and fluid mechanics are required as prerequisites for graduate core courses. Students receiving a teaching or research assistantship are required to submit a publishable thesis. Civil Engineering - Geotechnical is offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Learning outcomes
The course of study is designed to meet an individual student's interests and career goals. Programs consist of civil engineering courses in water and wastewater treatment, environmental chemistry, hydrology, hydraulics, air pollution control, environmental law and policy and may include courses from allied disciplines such as biological and health sciences, environmental studies, chemistry and work environment. The program of study consists of five core courses and elective courses. Undergraduate course prerequisites must be completed before beginning graduate course work.
The master's degree program in geotechnical engineering encompasses soil mechanics theory and applications in the fields of foundation and soil engineering. Course work emphasizes the engineering behavior of soil, soil property determination, and the use of advanced soil mechanics theory and soil-structure interaction in the solution of soil and foundation engineering problems. Elementary courses in soil mechanics, statics, strength of materials and fluid mechanics are required as prerequisites for graduate core courses. Students receiving a teaching or research assistantship are required to submit a publishable thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Soil Mechanics
- Geotechnical and Environmental Site Characterization
- Drilled Deep Foundations
- Driven Deep Foundations
- Theoretical and Numerical Soil Mechanics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
National Students - UMass Lowell Graduate Admissions offers rolling admissions
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Mathematics Chemistry View 596 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.99
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS, or Duolingo exam scores are required for international students
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose
- Application fee
- Application form
- Official transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
29841 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29841 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
26990 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26990 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
15210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15210 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lowell
1130 - 2341 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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