MSc Hydrogeology

The Hydrogeology course at Strathclyde University is a postgraduate taught course designed to provide a high level of scientific understanding of the physical and chemical aspects of groundwater systems and their management. The one-year full-time course is suited for students in the Earth, Environmental, and Physical Sciences who want to work in areas where hydrogeological, environmental, and water industry skills are needed. Course Content: This course includes intensive hydrogeology, field geology, and hydrogeology. It covers the understanding, analysis, interpretation, development, and management of groundwater resources and the environment. In addition, the study includes contaminant hydrogeology and isotopes hydrology and geochemistry, among others. The course also requires the completion of a research project related to hydrogeology. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in the course include Hydrogeochemistry, Environmental Geotechnics, Contaminated Land, Hydrogeology & Groundwater Flow, Isotopes, and Earth Science for Hydrogeology. There are also optional classes available such as Climate Change: Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation, Water Resources Management, and Environmental Analytical Chemistry.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Geological Society. Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found successful employment in environmental consultancies, water companies, research organizations, regulatory agencies, and more. They are typically involved in a wide range of activities such as environmental consulting, water resource management, environmental regulation, water and environmental policy, and academia. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.