MSc Hydrology

M.Sc Hydrology is a postgraduate degree programme in the field of science. It is an advanced course that involves the study of the properties of water on the surface of the earth. 

The two years M.Sc Hydrology degree programme involves the study of the natural distribution of water and assessment of the quality of water. A candidate enrolled in M.Sc Hydrology course studies about the surface and groundwater water as well as the quality and quantity of water.  

The course is designed specifically to help candidates learn and understand the hydrological system, tools and techniques and planning and management of water resources. It is a career orienting oriented course that opens job opportunities in various fields. 

Highlights

Following are the major highlights of M. Sc Hydrology degree programme: 

The academic qualifications to pursue M. Sc Hydrology degree programme are as follows: 

• Candidates who hold a bachelor degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Management, Physics or equivalent are eligible to apply for M.Sc Hydrology course. 

• A minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examination is referred for admission in M.Sc Hydrology course. 

Admission Process 

The institutes India that offers M. Sc Hydrology degree programme accepts admission on the basis of entrance exam or merit. Andhra University entrance exam for M.Sc Hydrology admission is AUCET.

Certain institutes also accept admission on merit basis. Candidates performance in the qualifying examination is also considered for admission in M. Sc Hydrology degree programme.

The semester wise syllabus of M.Sc Hydrology course is given below: 

Year I

Year II

After passing an M.Sc Hydrology course, a candidate can choose any of the following job roles 

•  Hydrologist

• Conservation Scientist

• Geoscientist

• Environmental Engineer

• Environmental Scientist

• Lecturer/ Professor