A research doctorate in water resources and hydrology.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
24 credit hours: 3 credit hours core (seminar plus research methods) and 21 credit hours specialization requirements drawn from two course groups
Group 1 core courses and Group 2 electives (including further environmental, civil, chemistry, geology and bioengineering courses) together make up 21 credit hours of specialization
Comprehensive Exam and Research Proposal (0 credit hours) taken after coursework to advance to candidacy
30 credit hours of supervised original doctoral research. Research areas (from the department's doctoral specialization courses): sustainable water resources management, water resources systems analysis, urban water management, subsurface hydrology, hydrometeorology, sediment transport, and water quality and aquatic chemistry
Dissertation Defense (0 credit hours). Minimum 54 credit hours total for the degree
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.