PhD Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at University of Maryland, College Park

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Statement of Research Interests Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume (optional) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School, graduate students enrolled in AOSC tend to have one or more undergraduate or graduate degrees in atmospheric science, meteorology, oceanography, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or engineering. They tend to have prior research experience from an internship, undergraduate thesis project, or advanced coursework. A recommended undergraduate background includes calculus, differential equations, calculus-based physics, and general chemistry. Most students also have experience writing software in a major computer language (e.g., Fortran, Python), which they acquired through formal training in classes or through prior employment or research experiences. The above however are only general guidelines, and backgrounds and experiences vary widely among students. We recommend potential applicants review the AOSC graduate course descriptions and consider their preparation for these courses Scores from the GRE General Examination are optional A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) is typically required. For information on the Master of Professional Studies in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science , please see its listing in the Graduate Catalog .