Overview

The Hydrogeology Postgrad.Cert 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 (GIS)

Field GIS

Chemical Hydrogeology

Environmental Geology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Hydrology & Water Management View 195 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts
Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

Tuition Fee

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International

11040 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 690 USD per credit
National

11040 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 690 USD per credit
In-State

7408 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 463 USD per credit

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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