Master of Science (Groundwater Hydrology)
A groundwater hydrologist is a scientist who understands how groundwater hydrological systems operate, has an advanced interdisciplinary knowledge in this field, can apply the scientific method to explore problems of relevance to this discipline, is able to use a range of analytical methods, including computer software to analyse relevant data, and field techniques, and can contribute to an advance of knowledge in this discipline.
The educational aims of this course are to provide students with an overview of processes that determine the source, amount and flows of water in aquifers with a particular focus on aspects relating to water problems facing Australia.
Campus Information
Bedford Park
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Victoria Square
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Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
Groundwater hydrology is a major growth area for employment worldwide and trained professionals in this area are in demand. Graduates have found jobs in natural resource and environment agencies of government, environmental consultancies, and in industry sectors such as agriculture, mining, aquacultures, and water resource planning and management.
Potential occupations include:
- groundwater modeler
- environmental scientist/GIS
- senior natural systems officer
- water engineer.
Potential employers include:
- natural resource and environment agencies of government (local, state and federal)
- environmental consultancies
- industry sectors such as agriculture, mining, aquaculture, water resource planning, and management.
PSW Opportunity
International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the masters must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline of science or engineering from an approved tertiary institution.
- Course Code: 047377A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
76000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 70 AUD
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