MSc Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere (double degree) at University of Bonn

The overarching objective of the master's degree program is to convey to students advanced knowledge and skills that will enable them to practice the profession of meteorologist or geophysicist. In the area of meteorology, this means building on existing knowledge from the bachelor’s degree program to, in the broadest sense, develop the ability to mathematically and natural scientifically observe, analyze and predict environmental variations that occur in the atmosphere or in connection with it. In the area of geophysics, such knowledge and skills primarily include the ability to mathematically and natural scientifically observe and analyze physical occurrences and phenomena that take place inside the earth (e.g. earthquakes).

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; international double degree  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The degree program puts particular emphasis on enabling students to independently solve constantly changing problems, respond flexibly to new challenges and develop innovative ideas. Students gain comprehensive specialized knowledge of diverse phenomena in the earth and its atmosphere while mastering the methods used to forecast future developments of processes. Graduates of this degree program have the ability to conduct and refine methods and procedures used to observe and—especially in meteorology—forecast the weather and climate.

Career pathways

Civil service (Deutscher Wetterdienst/German Weather Service), environmental protection/water authorities/waterborne transportation authorities, public-sector or private media (radio, television, online), providing expert opinion (insurers, environmental/ecological associations, consulting firms), development of processes, software, products, collection/analysis of technical data (e.g. inspection associations)

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