Hydrologic Sciences

About the Program

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Students gain advanced knowledge of geologic, atmospheric and oceanic sciences; hydrobiology; hydrology; hydrochemistry; engineering; and other applied physical sciences. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in the physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the circulation of water and beneficial and/or harmful solutes on Earth.

Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan C
Lead Dean

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Major Code
GHYS

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
Priority: Jan 5, 2025
General: May 1, 2025
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 5, 2025
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Shila Ruiz
(530) 752-1669 | shruiz@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Thomas Harter
530 752 2709 | thharter@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Peter Hernes
Hydrologic Sciences
(530) 754-4327 | pjhernes@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Isaya Kisekka
Hydrologic Sciences
ikisekka@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Admissions Only
Brett Poulin
Hydrologic Sciences
(530) 754-2454 | bapoulin@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Samuel Sandoval Solis
Hydrologic Sciences
(530) 750-9722 | samsandoval@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Sarah Hamid
(530) 752-0650 | shamid@ucdavis.edu