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Diploma in Meteorology (Vancouver) at University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia, Canada

Programme overview

A two-year part-time programme in theoretical and applied meteorology for graduates in other fields who wish to qualify as meteorologists.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years part-time (1 intensive year possible with permission)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

A minimum of 30 credits of atmospheric science coursework at third-year level or higher, planned with the Associate Chair; a typical programme includes ATSC_V 201, 212, 301, 303, 404 and 405.

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Entry requirements

An acceptable academic record, usually a bachelor's degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering or a similar discipline, typically with about 27 credits of mathematics and computer science and 21 credits of physics.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): May 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD): September 2027 intake.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), May 2027 intake: applications open 16 October 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 8 January 2027; application deadline for international applicants 16 October 2026.

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD), September 2027 intake: applications open 10 July 2026; application deadline for Canadian applicants 16 October 2026; application deadline for international applicants 10 July 2026.

Graduate application fee for 2027W and 2028S: $120.75 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents; $168.25 for students on a study permit; $166.50 for master's-level business programmes (IMBA, MBAN, EMBA, MBA, PMBA, MM). The fee is non-refundable and required for each programme and intake.

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