PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE)

The programmes in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE) offered by the School of MEWES are designed for both Master’s and PhD levels. Both programmes aim to develop and strengthen human resources and institutional capacity in impact-oriented training and research in water resources management as an entry point towards sustainable management of water resources and the natural resources at large. The training programmes will lead to provision of technical know-how that will address problems related to agriculture and water resources so as to alleviate food insecurity and improve livelihoods of the society.

The MSc programme in HWRE has two specializations in which Students are required to choose one of the specializations. However, the PhD program has no specializations

Entry Requirements

(a) By Coursework and Dissertation

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (PhD in HWRE) must have obtained :

  1. Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Aquatic/Marine Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Food Sciences/Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Agriculture, Wildlife, Forestry, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Geology, Public health, Ecotourism and Natural Resources Conservation, Water Resources Engineering, Microbiology and related fields) from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
  2. Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
  3. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 (at least B) or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
  4. In addition to the above, applicants holding Bachelor’s degrees majoring in Chemistry or Biology like Bachelor of Education with Chemistry/Biology and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry/Biology) MUST have at least “B” grades in Chemistry, Biology and/or other courses related to Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering and related courses

Areas of Specialization

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Programme Duration

Full Time

  1. Years: Three (3) Years
  2. Semesters: Six (6)

Part Time

  1. Years: Four (4) Years
  2. Semesters: 

Mode of Delivery

Blended mode or hybrid mode whereby a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is mixed with web-based online instruction.

Programme Outline for PhD in Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering by Coursework and Dissertation

Common Core Courses

  1. BuSH 6007: Foundation of Law Philosophy and Ethics
  2. BuSH 6008: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management
  3. *BuSH 6009: Organization Development and Leadership
  4. *BuSH 6010: Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

*BuSH 6009 and BuSH 6010 are to be taken as common core course at institutional level for those students who already covered BuSH 6007 and BuSH 6008 during Masters Studies at NM-AIST

Programme Core

  1. MEWE 6101: Research Methods and Communication
  2. MEWE 7101: Outreach and Internship
  3. MEWE 7401: Graduate seminars
  4. HWRE 7901: Dissertation

Programmme Specialty Electives Courses

  1. HWRE 7270: Surface and Ground water Hydrology
  2. HWRE 7271: Advanced Open Channel Hydraulic and Engineering
  3. HWRE 7272: Water Governance and Water Conflict Management
  4. HWRE 7273: Soil and Water Engineering
  5. HWRE 7274: Water Harvesting and Conservation
  6. HWRE 7275: Watershed and River Basin Management

Programme Outline for PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering by Research and Thesis

Common Core Courses

  1. BuSH 6007: Foundation of Law Philosophy and Ethics
  2. BuSH 6008: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management
  3. *BuSH 6009: Organization Development and Leadership
  4. *BuSH 6010: Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

*BuSH 6009 and BuSH 6010 are to be taken as common core course at institutional level for those students who already covered BuSH 6007 and BuSH 6008 during Masters Studies at NM-AIST

Programme Core

  1. MEWE 6101: Research Methods and Communication
  2. MEWE 7101: Outreach and Internship
  3. MEWE 7401: Graduate Seminar
  4. HWRE 7901: Thesis

Programme expected learning outcomes 

­­­­­­­­­­­By the end of the Programme, graduates  will be able to:

  1. Surface and groundwater concepts in the hydrologic cycle and current techniques of harnessing water
  2. Hydrological cycle responsible for regional spatial and temporal distribution of water availability.
  3. Advanced and novel methods in engineering hydraulics, hydrology, and fluid dynamics.
  4. Interpretation of the basic elements of Law and the concepts of philosophy
  5. Management functions and leadership influencing entrepreneurial dynamics
  6. Analyse, assess and evaluate hydraulic factors in relation to environmental systems
  7. Evaluate the fates and risks of important environmental pollutants in the aquatic environment
  8. Design sustainable water quality monitoring programmes
  9. Design and operate hydraulic flows in water systems
  10. Harnessing various water sources and analyse systems in water resources planning and management.
  11. Develop simple relevant software applications
  12. Source and apply available data in advanced integrated modelling and decision support systems.
  13. Integrate hydrology and engineering design concepts with socio-economic and ecological considerations.
  14. Supervise and undertake research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team,
  15. Interpret and apply of research methodologies and techniques and formulate well-founded conclusions and recommendations.
  16. Interpret and apply the basic element of Law and Philosophy
  17. Apply relevant management innovation skills at both strategic and operational level
  18. Demonstrate elements of a business plan and generate an entrepreneurial idea to develop actual market-ready plan
  19. Influencing, formulating, evaluate and advocate policies concerning water resources management
  20. Innovating entrepreneurial activities in their field of specialisation;
  21. Designing, managing and coordinating research and developmental projects in water resources management;
  22. Motivating and mentoring scientists
  23. Formulating, evaluating and advocating policies
  24. Debating and communicating findings and provide rational opinion in oral and written presentations
  25. Critically judge and assess own work and results, in relation to prior research undertaken by others.
  26. Co-operate within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks with respect to ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills

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