Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Departmental Admission Criteria

• The applicant must demonstrate the ability to master graduate-level studies. The evaluation is based on a review of the formal application submitted, transcripts from all previous colleges attended, and letters of recommendation.
• All International applicants (unless he/she has earned a degree from a 4-year US college or university) must also provide evidence of adequate proficiency in the English language determined by:
  • TOEFL or IELTS examination scores

For complete details, refer to the Application Requirements for all graduate level applicants in the College of Engineering.

MSWREE Admission Criteria

• A candidate is eligible to pursue the MSWREE degree provided he/she can present evidence of proficiency in:
  • Mathematics
  • Basic science
  • Engineering science
• In the absence of such evidence, the candidate will be required to complete the following undergraduate prerequisites at proficient levels:
  • Four semesters of mathematics through Differential Equations
  • Two semesters of Chemistry
  • One semester of Newtonian Physics
  • Statics
  • Fluid Mechanics

*For comparison purposes, you may review descriptions of undergraduate Engineering courses here.

• The undergraduate prerequisites for the MSWREE degree may be completed at Villanova or their equivalent taken elsewhere. Departmental pre-approval of undergrad prerequisite courses taken elsewhere is encouraged to ensure the courses are sufficient. Engineering technology courses cannot be used to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites. The undergraduate courses will be in addition to the graduate courses required for the MSWREE degree. It is recommended that applicants requiring undergraduate prerequisite courses begin their graduate study in the Summer term.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Are undergrad prerequisite courses offered online via Distance Learning?
   We do not offer the undergraduate classes via Distance Learning. These courses are typically day classes.
2. Are Statics and Dynamics one or two courses?
   Statics and Dynamics are commonly taught as two separate classes. The dynamics course requirement is waived IF the Fluid Mechanics course does not require it, but most Fluid Mechanics courses do require Dynamics.
3. Are Chemistry or Physics labs required to meet prerequisites?
   No.
4. Are the application requirements the same if a student is only applying for an individual course?
   Yes.
5. How do I know if a prerequisite course is sufficient?
   If the course is required at another institution’s ABET-accredited BSCE program, then it is sufficient. Otherwise, the student can refer to the Villanova University Course Catalog to match course descriptions or consult with the CEE Department.