MS Atmospheric Sciences at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Atmospheric Sciences master's pathway is a two-year program that combines coursework in subjects such as dynamic and physical meteorology with active research in areas like climate and global change or improving monsoon predictability. In studying Earth's atmosphere, you'll examine key variables - temperature, pressure, water vapor - and their interactions and how they shift with time.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 2 years / 33 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required Core Courses: 18 units Dynamic Meteorology I* (3) Dynamic Meteorology II* (3) Physical Meteorology I* (3) Physical Meteorology II* (3) Current Topics in Hydrology and Atmospheric Science (2) 4 units minimum of research: Research (Scholarly Manuscript) OR Thesis (Thesis Manuscript) *A 3.0 GPA in core courses is required to continue in the program

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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