Program description
Water Resources Engineering
Design needed solutions for the management of water and land resources. Evaluate watershed management options; design flood and erosion control systems, water supply and treatment systems and water distribution networks, including water security systems. Develop policies for the preservation of water systems, and use geographic information systems for computerized data management.
Water Resources Engineering focuses on the use and management of land and water resources in rural and urban watersheds.
A growing population and the need for clean water demands Water Resources Engineers to develop solutions that are environmentally sustainable and economically viable. Water Resources Engineering combines elements of other disciplines such as civil engineering, environmental engineering, agriculture, planning and geography in a unique combination ideally suited to address society's concerns and needs surrounding water.
Students design and develop creative solutions to protect groundwater, soil, wetlands, streams and lakes to ensure that the development of new water supplies not disrupt natural processes. Students learn to apply engineering analysis and computer models to identify water resources problems and design engineering solutions to these challenges.
Admission requirements
Admission to semester one of a degree program and General Studies is available in the Fall semester only. A semester one degree applicant is defined as one who will receive fewer than 2.00 transfer credits upon admission.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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First Year
Fall Semsester
- General Chemistry I
- Engineering Analysis I
- Engineering and Design I
- Calculus I
- Physics with Applications
Winter Semester
- General Chemistry II
- Introduction to Program
- Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
- Calculus II
- Engineering Mechanics I
Beyond First Year
- Air pollution control
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Pollution prevention
- Energy and water conservation
- Water reuse
- Low impact development
- Site remediation
- Environmental impact assessment
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Sustainable energy solutions
- Water distribution networks
- Environmental law
- Co-op option available for Environmental Engineering
Scholarships & funding
We offer several scholarships, for more information please visit our website.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for Canadian Students/Permanent Residents - $6,091 per year and for International Students - $24,300 - 33,551 per year
Career opportunities
As a Water Resources Engineer, you will be prepared to work globally as a designer, planner, manager or researcher for consulting firms, municipalities, conservation authorities, research institutions and government agencies.
- Project Engineer
- Water Quality Engineer
- Ontario Ministry of Government
- Project Engineer, International Development Agencies
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About this institute
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is ranked as one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities, with top marks in student experience. No matter where you're from, once you enrol at U of G, you’re part of a community – a network of...
Why study at University of Guelph
The city of Guelph was ranked in 2019 as one of the top 50 places to live in Canada.
The university campus boats a gorgeous walking campus, stunning greenery and beautiful building and facilities.
With over 200 student clubs, 7 dining halls, 19 intramural sports and a 25,000 sq. foot fitness centre, you can see why we are recognized as a Canadian leader in student experience.
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