The program offers three tracks - two tracks for a Master's degree (thesis/non-thesis track) and a thesis track for PhD. Both Master's tracks include lectures, laboratories and field trips. A key part of the thesis track is an independent research under the supervision of a faculty member associated with the program, which serves as the basis for a written thesis.
More information about the program tracks can be found in the Faculty of Science website.
Most updated information can be found in the Course Catalogue or in The Faculty of Science website.
This track includes a study program of 32 credits. The program consists of courses in core subjects: surface and ground water hydrology, field trips, methodological courses in models and field methods and a seminar course in Hydrology. All other required credits should be completed from the list of optional courses in hydrology and the general optional courses of the program.
Note that not all courses are held every year. If a compulsory course is not given for some reason, it will be replaced by another course, with the approval of the program head. All study programs require approval of the program head.
Duration of the program is 4 semesters. In some cases, the curriculum can also be completed in three semesters, depending on course selection. Students can choose to commence their studies either in the first (winter) or second (spring) semester.
A selection of at least one course from each category in Table 1 is required, with a total sum of at least 16 credits. Additional courses from Table 1 can be taken as optional courses.
Table 1. Compulsory Courses
The student must complete 32 credits from the compulsory courses specified in table 1, from optional courses in hydrology (table 2) and additional optional courses in table 3 and 4.
Table 2. Optional Courses in Hydrology
Table 3. General optional courses in the Faculty of Science and in the Faculty of Social Science in Jerusalem
Table 4. General optional courses in the Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot
The thesis is based on research in a defined field of hydrology and water resources, performed by students under the supervision of one or more professors from the program. This work is summarized by the student in a detailed written scientific work. Finding a supervisor for the research work is a prerequisite for registration for the program.
After two semesters, the student must submit the research plan and pass a selection exam in which the research plan is investigated by the accompanying committee set by the program. Registration to the third semester without submitting a research proposal is not possible.
After four semesters, the student must submit the thesis and pass a final exam which will test the general knowledge and understanding in the issues of the student's expertise. A special committee will be appointed to examine the student and evaluate the thesis work.
The final grade is made up of 40% course grades, 30% thesis grade, 15% research proposal exam, 15% Master's degree final exam.
Qualification requirements for the Master's degree: Grade in each course: 60, final exam grade: 65, thesis grade: 65, general final score: 65.
As part of the application process, candidates must find a supervisor for the research work from the list of the program members. The supervisor's approval for guiding the student in his research work is required. Finding a supervisor is a prerequisite for registration, but does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Prerequisite: a grade of at least 85 in the Bachelor's degree in related fields. Supplementary studies will be set if necessary by the head of the program according to courses completed during the student's Bachelor's degree.
Most updated information can be found in the Course Catalogue or in The Faculty of Science website.
This track includes a study program of 45 credits. The program consists of courses in core subjects: surface and ground water hydrology, chemistry/geochemistry, field trips, methodological courses in models and field methods, and two seminar courses. All other required credits should be completed from the list of optional courses in hydrology (at least three are required) and the general optional courses of the program.
Note that not all courses are held every year. If a compulsory course is not given for some reason, it will be replaced by another course, with the approval of the program head. All study programs require approval of the program head.
Duration of the program is 4 semesters. In some cases, the curriculum can also be completed in three semesters, depending on course selection. Students can choose to commence their studies either in the first (winter) or second (spring) semester.
A selection of at least one course from each category in Table 1 is required, with a total sum of at least 19 credits. Additional courses from table 1 can be taken as optional courses.
Table 1. Compulsory Courses
The hydrology seminar and additional 3 credits seminar are required.
Table 2. Seminars
At least 3 courses from the following table are required (at least 6 credits in total). Additional courses from Table 3 can be taken as general optional courses.
Table 3. Optional courses in hydrology
The student must complete 45 credits from the compulsory courses specified in table 1 and 2, from optional courses in hydrology (table 3) and additional optional courses in Table 4 and 5.
Table 4. General optional courses in the Faculty of Science and in the Faculty of Social Science in Jerusalem
Table 5. General optional courses in the faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot
At the end of the student's last semester, a final exam of the Master's degree will take place. The exam will be in the form of an oral exam and should test the general knowledge of the student in the subjects studied in the program.
Final grade consists of: 90% courses grade average, 10% final exam.
Qualification requirements for the Master's degree: Grade in each course: 60, final exam grade: 65, thesis grade: 65, general final score: 65.
Prerequisite: a grade of at least 85 in the Bachelor's degree in related fields. Supplementary studies will be set if necessary by the program chairman according to courses completed during the student's Bachelor's degree.
PhD studies - for information and registration please visit the authority for research students website.
PhD direct track - Graduate students whose bachelor's degree grade is over 85 and have completed the credits required for master's degree with an average of at least 85 may apply for the direct PhD track. The transition is conditional on the recommendation of the department and on the success in a selection exam. This track allows students to study towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree without submitting a master's thesis, although all master's courses are still required.