Hydrology
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    Hydrology

    University of Saskatchewan
    University of Saskatchewan
    Canada
    Canada, Saskatoon
    University Rank:#378
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 30,831 / Total
    Apply DateSeptember 1, 2022
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Hydrology

    About

    Hydrology studies physical and social science perspectives focused on investigating issues related to water security.

    What you will learn

    Hydrology: USask Department of Geography and Planning

    You will learn the effects of human activities upon near-surface environments including how we obtain and maintain our water resources, the movement and fate of toxic substances in the environment and how waste treatment and disposal affect natural, urbanized and agricultural ecosystems. You will learn how to use and interpret the results of technologies involved with geomatics (remotely-sensed images, Geographic Information Systems, cartography) and the principles of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

    Disciplines

    Arts and Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Required high school classes

    • Senior Mathematics

    Students can be admitted into this college with a mathematics deficiency but are encouraged to consult the college upon admission to plan how to clear the deficiency.

    The high school classes required for admission are not always the same as the classes you will need to complete the degree program you choose.

    For example, high school chemistry is required to take first-year chemistry classes.

    View recommended and required subjects by program

    Required grade average

    Minimum admission average

    60%

    Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

    Learn how we calculate your admission average.

    If you do not think you will meet the minimum admission average, you may be considered for the University of Saskatchewan Transition Entrance Program (USTEP) or for special (mature) admission.

    Academic Requirements

    • gmat

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 6.5
    • IELTSMin 86

    English Program Requirements

    If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

    Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

    IELTS (Academic)

    International English Language Testing System

    Overall Band Score: 6.5

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 6
    • Listening: 6
    • Speaking: 6
    • Writing: 6
    TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)

    Test of English as a Foreign Language

    Internet Based: 86

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 19
    • Listening: 19
    • Speaking: 19
    • Writing: 19

    See detailed requirements and scores.

    Career

    Careers

    Graduates of this program are eligible to register as Professional Geoscientists-in-Training with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). You can seek employment with a variety of private and public sector employers including environmental consulting firms, watershed authorities, the mining industry (e.g., oil and gas, sand and gravel, stone aggregate), municipal utilities focused on water quantity and quality, and natural resource management organizations (e.g., Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment).

    Some career opportunities include:

    • Ecologist
    • Environmental protection officer
    • Environmental quality specialist
    • GIS technician
    • Hazardous waste specialist
    • Hydrologist
    • Water resource specialist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,831 / total
    Hydrology
    University of Saskatchewan
    University of Saskatchewan
    Canada

    Canada, Saskatoon

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