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Water Science and Policy: M.S., Ph.D.

About this program

The University of Delaware offers both master of science and doctoral programs in water science and policy, giving students the tools to address today's complex challenges, develop solutions that are socially acceptable, economically viable and environmentally sustainable, and become true stewards of our environment.

Our top-notch faculty represent many disciplines — hydrology, geology, geography, plant and soil sciences, microbiology, ecology, engineering, economics and public policy, to name a few — but we share a common vision. We aim to better understand water and its relationship to Earth’s diverse systems and to better manage and protect our precious water resources.

Degrees offered:

  • Ph.D. with a Water Science Concentration (36 credit hours)
  • Ph.D. with a Water Policy Concentration (36 credit hours)
  • Master of science with thesis (30 credit hours)

 

Application Deadlines



FALL:

February 1: To be considered for departmental funding

July 1: Final deadline to apply

SPRING:

December 1: Final deadline to apply

UD Tuition


The 2024-2025 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,069.