The purpose of this program is to formalize and broaden strong department offerings at the master of science level in ground water geology, natural waters geochemistry, mathematical hydrology, and fluvial geomorphology.
Plan A Thesis Requirement
Only students with a Plan A thesis option are eligible. Students must follow the same program requirements as stated under Geology and Geophysics department section. The student鈥檚 graduate committee will include at least one member of the Water Resources Curriculum Committee.
Interdisciplinary Component
9 hours (see Water Resources degree requirements)
Coursework and Thesis
Each student must complete a minimum of 26 hours of graduate level coursework and a Plan A thesis. In addition, the following specific core courses are required for the master of science in geology/water resources and geophysics/water resources degrees.
GEOL5444 - Geohydrology Credits: 3
GEOL5777 - Geochemistry of Natural Waters Credits: 3
One of the Following:
GEOL 4830 - Introduction Quantitative Methods in Geology Credits: 3
OR
GEOL5050 - Introduction to Isotope Geology Credits: 3
OR
GEOL4880 - Earth Surface Processes Credits: 3
Technical/Water Quality Course
GEOL5444 - Geohydrology Credits: 3 can be used to satisfy the 3 hour technical course requirement
OR
GEOL5777 - Geochemistry of Natural Waters Credits: 3 can be used to satisfy the 3 hour water quality course requirement.
September 2025
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
EERB 401, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave.,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
Applicants must have completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants should have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale of 4.00)
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.