通过完成水文地质学硕士课程，增强您在地球科学方面的技能和知识。水文地质系统很复杂，其动力学受各种物理，化学和生物过程控制。水文地质学家旨在了解这些过程以及如何最好地利用现在和子孙后代的地下水资源。了解过去和现在的水文地质过程是预测未来变化的基础，尤其是在气候和环境变化领域。水文地质学家在采矿，建筑和其他行业中也至关重要，以确保将人为影响降到最低并提供安全的工作条件。在西澳大学水文地质学硕士课程学习的5个理由使我们能够了解自然界的运作方式。地下水是澳大利亚（尤其是西澳大利亚州）以及世界许多其他地区的重要资源
Hydrogeological systems are complex and their dynamics are controlled by a variety of physical, chemical and biological processes. Hydrogeologists aim to understand these processes and how best to utilise groundwater resources both now and for future generations. Hydrogeologists are also critical in the mining, construction and other industries to ensure anthropogenic impacts are minimised and safe working conditions are provided.<br><br>Groundwater is vital to the sustainability of society, especially in Australia. Hydrogeology deals with the distribution and flow of groundwater beneath Earth's surface and the interaction of groundwater with the atmosphere, biosphere and Earth's crust via chemical, physical and biological processes in groundwater systems. This course will develop your understanding of these complex and dynamic processes and the impacts of human activity and environmental change on groundwater systems. Topics such as groundwater flow systems, aquifer characterisation, contamination and remediation, numerical modelling and groundwater management are covered in the course and there is an opportunity to undertake a research project.<br><br>The Master of Hydrogeology has been developed in close collaboration with industry stakeholders to meet employers requirements. Many guest lecturers from industry contribute to the course, so you are learning not only from industry-experienced academics but also directly from industry leaders.