UC Davis Graduate Studies
Source: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/ghys Parent: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/hydrologic-sciences-graduate-group/hydrologic-sciences-phd/
Hydrologic Sciences
About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge of geologic, atmospheric and oceanic sciences; hydrobiology; hydrology; hydrochemistry; engineering; and other applied physical sciences. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in the physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the circulation of water and beneficial and/or harmful solutes on Earth.
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I \ M.S. Plan II \ Ph.D. Plan C
Lead Dean
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GHYS
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
Priority: Jan 5, 2026\ General: May 1, 2026\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 5, 2026\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Shila Ruiz \ (530) 752-1669 | shruiz@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair\ Helen Dahlke \ hdahlke@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Yufang Jin \ Hydrologic Sciences \ (530) 219-4429 | yujin@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Isaya Kisekka \ Hydrologic Sciences \ ikisekka@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Samuel Sandoval Solis \ Hydrologic Sciences \ (530) 750-9722 | samsandoval@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Sarah Hamid \ (530) 754-2355 | shamid@ucdavis.edu