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PhD Atmospheric Sciences at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Atmospheric Sciences prepares students for research in tropical meteorology, climate dynamics, cloud and aerosol processes and atmospheric chemistry.

Faculty: Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science  |  Department: Atmospheric Sciences  |  Duration: 60 total credits (sample plan spans five years)  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Core courses are Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Dynamics and Atmospheric Physics (9 credits), with 16 credits of electives and 35 dissertation credits. Students pass a comprehensive exam (usually end of year one) and a qualifying exam (by end of year three), and complete research ethics, seminars and two teaching assistant courses.

Career pathways

Research scientists and related roles in the atmospheric sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The most competitive ATM applicants have a strong foundation in the physical sciences and a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in physics, mathematics, chemistry, meteorology, atmospheric science, or other related sciences. The GRE score is not required for admission. You may optionally submit your GRE score. Individual faculty members may consider GRE scores as part of a holistic evaluation of the candidates. Applicants whose first language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550. A background in scientific programming is preferred though not required. All application requirements are available here .

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.

Duration: 60 total credits (sample plan spans five years)

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