The interdisciplinary nature of hydrogeological research requires a strong background in mathematics, computer science, chemistry and physics. Students will, therefore, be expected to demonstrate competency within these fields. As mentioned above, opportunities exist in industry, government, and higher education. Ph.D.-level employees to supervise technical personnel to enhance their credibility with regulatory agencies, to qualify for technically demanding contracts and to provide clients with authoritative experts in negotiations with other firms and governmental agencies and to appear as expert witnesses in litigation. Governmental agencies prefer individuals with advanced degrees for technical and administrative positions of higher responsibility and in supervisory and management roles.
Universities usually require the Ph.D. for faculty.
A. Admission Requirements 1. All graduate students enrolled in the hydrogeology Ph.D. degree program are expected to earn, or have earned, a master's degree in geology or a related field. Attain, or have attained, a 3.25 grade point average in master's level geology courses. B. Applicancy Requirements 1. A master's degree in geology or related field.