Program Overview
The Hydrology at Colorado School of Mines is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Hydrology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Golden, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hydrology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ground Water Engineering
- Surface Water Hydrology
- Contaminant Fate and Transport
- Principles of Environmental Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Water Supply Engineering
- Onset Water Reclamation
- Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
- Soil Behavior
- Hillslope Hydrology and Stability
- Environmental Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Microbial Ecology and the Environment
- Applied Geomicrobiology
- Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
- Watershed Systems Analysis
- Mathematical Modeling of Environmental Systems
- Ground Water Engineering Design
- Fluid Mechanics for Hydrology
- Hydrochemical Modeling
- Ground Water Geophysics
- Water Politics and Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE test scores
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- One (1) official transcript from all current and previous institution
- Statement of Goals: The purpose of the statement of goals is to introduce yourself to the Graduate Admissions Review Committee. In the statement, you should address professional and personal goals, as well as why Colorado School of Mines would be the best place to achieve those goals. It is typically about one page in length.
- Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
- A non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Colorado School of Mines directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, United States
Colorado School of Mines is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months