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The Hydrogeology Postgraduate Certificate from Portland State University faculty excel at both teaching and research, with areas of expertise that include geochemistry and petrology, geophysics, geoscience education, hydrogeology, quaternary geology and geomorphology, urban geology, and geologic hazards, tectonics, and planetary science.

With specialized studies in hydrogeology, geomicrobiology, environmental geology, engineering geology, geomechanics, glaciology, and applied stratigraphy, you can branch out or deepen your knowledge in an area that best fits your interests and career goals.

You will also have opportunities to work closely with faculty in their research labs and on projects with local businesses, government, and regional universities.

The student clubs, including Portland State's chapters of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists and the Association of Petroleum Geologists, provide you with opportunities to network with professionals and learn about the work being done in the field.

Career opportunities:

This Hydrogeology program from Portland State University is designed for professionals and students interested in the field of hydrogeology. It can represent a portion of a professional geologist’s recognized training, as well as a portion of the background needed by registered geologists in the state of Oregon.

Practicing geologists can use this Certificate, which indicates added skills and background, for professional development. This Certificate program also may be used toward a graduate degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ground Water Geology

Research Methods - Literature Review (Reading)

Research Methods - Scientific/Technical Writing

Statistics and Data Analysis in the Geosciences

Geographical Information Systems for the Natural Sciences

Field GIS

Chemical Hydrogeology

Environmental Geology

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Geology Hydrology & Water Management View 89 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

All PSU Graduate Certificate programs require admission by the University, and an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in all undergraduate courses.
Applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPAs between 2.50 and 2.74 may be considered for conditional admission only.

Tuition Fees

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8964 USD / year

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8964 USD / year

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6012 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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