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Climate Dynamics, PhD at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The mission of this program is to train the next generation of scientists in climate dynamics and related fields. Through a comprehensive grounding in coursework, our students learn about how the atmosphere, ocean, and land surface work together to determine the climate. In collaboration with internationally-known scientists, students conduct independent work to further our understanding of climate, how it varies, and how much of it we can predict.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Introduction to the Physical Climate System; Land-Climate Interactions; Introduction to Atmospheric Dynamics; Physical and Dynamical Oceanography; Predictability and Prediction of Weather and Climate; Climate Data.

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Entry requirements

University-wide admissions policies can be found in the Graduate Admissions

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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