MPS Atmospheric Sciences at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Professional Science (M.P.S.) in Atmospheric Sciences (ATM) program offers three tracks: Broadcast Meteorology, Climate and Society, and Weather Forecasting. The Broadcast Meteorology (BME) track provides a greater understanding of the broad environmental issues of the 21st Century and prepares students with the tools, training, and education necessary for careers in broadcast meteorology.

Faculty: Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science | Duration: 30 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

Career pathways

This program provides advanced training for individuals seeking careers in government, insurance, energy, and a number of other climate-impacted industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.). Note: Deficiencies in required coursework may be considered on a case-by-case basis for otherwise highly qualified students or those demonstrating experience with the underlying knowledge and/or skills. All application requirements are available here . Broadcast Meteorology Track. Additional Prerequisites: One year of calculus and a minimum of 12 credits in natural science strongly recommended. Climate and Society Track. Additional Prerequisites: Open to all undergraduate majors. Previous coursework in science or policy is strongly recommended. Weather Forecasting Track. Additional Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in meteorology or a closely related field (e.g., mathematics, physics, or geosciences), including coursework in calculus and differential equations.

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

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

Apply through the official page: https://mps.earth.miami.edu/apply-now/index.html

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