The University of Idaho M.S. Hydrology degree is offered at two locations within the state of Idaho.

The main Hydrology Program is on the University of Idaho Campus in Moscow, Idaho and a satellite program

exists at the University of Idaho Branch Campus in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Candidates must fulfill the 

requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and of the Department of Geological Sciences. 

See the College of Graduate Studies section of Part 4 for the general requirements applicable to 

each degree. All graduate students in this department are expected to attend the appropriate 

departmental seminar each semester.

 

 

Master of Science. General M.S. requirements apply. Major is offered under the M.S. Hydrology degree.

 

 

The M.S. Hydrology program (UI Main Campus in Moscow, Idaho) requires an undergraduate degree in the 

sciences or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission.  Generally students must complete at 

least two semesters of college chemistry, two semesters of college physics, three semesters of calculus, two 

semesters of geology, and one semester of statistics either as an undergraduate or as deficiences.  A total of 

30 credits beyond a bachelor's degree is required, excluding deficiencies.  At least 18 credits must be 500-level,

and of those credits at least 12 must be 500-level Hydr courses, not including Research and Thesis credits 

(see General Catalog for courses).  A written thesis is required for which ten credits (of the minimum of 30 credits

for the degree) are permitted.  An M.S. Hydrology non-thesis option is available under specific conditions 

(contact individual Hydrology Faculty members for availability).