Overview

Elementary courses in soil mechanics, statics, strength of materials and fluid mechanics are required as prerequisites for graduate core courses. Students receiving a teaching or research assistantship are required to submit a publishable thesis. Civil Engineering - Geotechnical is offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Learning outcomes

The course of study is designed to meet an individual student's interests and career goals. 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 master's degree program in geotechnical engineering encompasses soil mechanics theory and applications in the fields of foundation and soil engineering. Course work emphasizes the engineering behavior of soil, soil property determination, and the use of advanced soil mechanics theory and soil-structure interaction in the solution of soil and foundation engineering problems. Elementary courses in soil mechanics, statics, strength of materials and fluid mechanics are required as prerequisites for graduate core courses. Students receiving a teaching or research assistantship are required to submit a publishable thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Soil Mechanics

Geotechnical and Environmental Site Characterization

Drilled Deep Foundations

Driven Deep Foundations

Theoretical and Numerical Soil Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.99

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General requirements

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS, or Duolingo exam scores are required for international students
Two letters of recommendation.
Statement of Purpose
Application fee
Application form
Official transcripts

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29250 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

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In-State

16672 USD / year

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Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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