Interdisciplinary science and technology | Water resources emphasis
Professional Science Master
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Shaping solutions for our most vital resource
In this national program offered in coordination with the National Professional Science Masters Association (NPSMA), students gain advanced science and technology training in a flexible, customizable setting. Our online P.S.M. aligns with the competency elements of an ideal Master of Science, as recommended by the Council of Graduate Schools and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Best for working professionals, you can complete your degree in as little as two years.
True to its interdisciplinary nature, this program requires credits from three areas:
- 12 credits of professional skills courses
- 15 credits in scientific coursework in your chosen emphasis area
- 3 credits of electives or practicum/capstone experience
Professional skills courses are science-based courses covering communication, leadership, data science and management. In the water resources emphasis, students explore environmental hydrology and hydrogeology, wetland restoration, watershed science and management, and hydrologic applications of GIS.
Make waves in water science and technology
Application information
Applicants for the P.S.M. program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Program availability
- Concentration: Non-thesis
- Semester intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
College of Graduate Studies contact: Jerry McMurtry; mcmurtry@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Want to advance your career in science and technology
- Want to continue working while you earn your degree
- Like to choose your academic pace
- Do well with online classes
Hands-on learning
- A three-credit experiential research component
- Access to the U of I library’s subscriptions databases
Career outcomes
Current job openings
477 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Conservation Scientists
$77,179 - Water Resource Specialists
$152,883 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
$66,959
* Career data provided by Lightcast.