Overview

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Geoenvironmental program at University of Massachusetts Lowell is offered in each area as well as in courses that combine disciplines generally required in the solution of complex site problems, such as, landfill design, remediation of hazardous waste sites, dewatering and soil improvement.

Learning outcomes

Programs consist of civil engineering courses in water and wastewater treatment, environmental chemistry, hydrology, hydraulics, air pollution control, environmental law and policy and may include courses from allied disciplines such as biological and health sciences, environmental studies, chemistry and work environment. The program of study consists of five core courses and elective courses. Undergraduate course prerequisites must be completed before beginning graduate course work.

The solution of environmental problems related to soil and/or groundwater often requires knowledge of both Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Soil Mechanics

Geotechnical Environmental Site Characterization

Engineering with Geosynthetics

Soil Engineering

Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

All Graduate Applicants: UMass Lowell Graduate Admissions offers rolling admissions for most programs.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
Letters of recommendation written by individuals qualified to judge the ability of the applicant to carry on graduate work and research as requested by the department.
Official scholastic test scores specified for various degree programs at the University (see individual departmental requirements).
The official score report for an institutionally approved language test for students from countries where English is not the national language.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28398 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28398 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16186 USD / year

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Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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