MA/MS in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Hampton University in Hampton, United States is a master's degree in Climate Studies & Meteorology programme.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Climate Studies & Meteorology
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This graduate degree in atmospheric and planetary science gives research-minded students advanced preparation in how Earth's atmosphere, climate and other planetary environments work. It is meant for those headed toward laboratory research, public agencies, environmental assessment or doctoral training.
Four tracks are available, covering climate, chemistry of the atmosphere, its dynamics, and its physics. Study stresses quantitative methods, modeling and applying physical principles. Core topics include physics of the atmosphere, how radiation moves through it and fluid motion on a planetary scale, followed by research, a thesis and approved electives.
The department welcomes applicants from atmospheric science, astronomy, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics and related fields. Applicants without every listed background course are still encouraged to consider the program. The curriculum lists a set of required foundations before moving into research and the thesis phase.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00
Admission Requirements: 3.0 GPA or equivalent; 2-3 semesters of calculus; differential equations; 2 semesters of calculus-based physics; TOEFL for international students; 3 letters of recommendation; personal statement; linear algebra recommended; some programming knowledge.
Type
Test
Min / Max
Status
Notes
Language Proficiency
TOEFL iBT
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Required
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