PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware
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    PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware

    University of Delaware
    University of Delaware
    United States of America
    United States of America, Newark
    University Rank:#553
    PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware

    The Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Newark , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 29, 2027.

    About PhD in Water Science & Policy

    The interdisciplinary program in water science and policy educates students to address the complex challenges that we face today; to develop solutions that are socially acceptable, economically viable and environmentally sustainable; and to be true stewards of our environment.

    Our cadre of top-notch faculty represents 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.

    By choosing to study water science and policy at the University of Delaware, you will be begin an exciting intellectual journey that will challenge you to synthesize knowledge from a number of different fields. No matter what aspect of water you choose as your research focus, you will be encouraged to look at how it intertwines with other natural and human aspects of water quality and quantity.

    The water science and policy program offers three degree options:

    • A Ph.D. with a Water Science Concentration (36 credits)
    • A Ph.D. with a Water Policy Concentration (36 credits)
    • A Master of Science with thesis (30 credits)

    For both the Ph.D. and the M.S. degrees, you must take courses across five categories, which include the following:

    • Physical science
    • Chemical/biological science
    • Policy
    • Research methods
    • Statistics and analysis

    Degress Offered

    Water Science and Policy–M.S. (CANR)

    Water Science and Policy–M.S. (CAS)

    Water Science and Policy–M.S. (CEOE)

    Water Science and Policy–M.S. (COE)

    Water Science and Policy–Ph.D. (CANR)

    Water Science and Policy–Ph.D. (CAS)

    Water Science and Policy–Ph.D. (CEOE)

    Water Science and Policy–Ph.D. (COE)

    Disciplines

    Water Science and Policy Program

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware

    Entry Requirements

    1. Choose your graduate program
    2. Start your online application
    3. Gather the following documents:
      • Transcripts
      • Test scores
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Write your graduate Application essay
      • Check if supplemental documents are needed
      • Check if writing samples are needed
      • Resume
      • TOEFL or IELTS Score
    4. Upload documents to your application
    5. Complete the OISS Pre-Arrival Task List
      • Request an I-20 or DS-2019
      • Finalize conditions for graduate admission
      • Set up your UD accounts
      • Prepare your finances
      • Complete your family medical history form
      • Confirm your medical insurance
      • Get immunized
      • Obtain a visa
      • Communicate with your academic advisor or department
      • Pack your bags
      • Make your travel plans to the U.S.
      • Learn about Delaware and the U.S.
    6. If you decide NOT to attend

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware

    The University of Delaware’s graduate application system is designed to put the applicant in control of not only the application but all documents associated with that application. You should have no need to send a single item by mail during the applicant stage. Self-managing your own application in this way is possible because we have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded.

    PhD in Water Science & Policy at University of Delaware
    University of Delaware
    University of Delaware
    United States of America

    United States of America, Newark

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