MS Atmospheric Science at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The M.S. in Atmospheric Science prepares students to apply existing and new methods in theoretical studies of the earth-atmosphere system and to develop and apply instruments and measuring techniques. The interdisciplinary programme draws on physics, chemistry, hydrology and mathematics and faculty from more than eight units across campus and the Reno area.

Faculty: Interdisciplinary Program (University of Nevada, Reno with Desert Research Institute) | Department: Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Program | Intake: Fall (deadline January 7) and spring (deadline November 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Research areas include cloud and aerosol physics, atmospheric chemistry, climate trends, remote sensing, weather forecasting, health impacts of air pollution, mesoscale modeling, fire weather and wildfire plume dynamics, and radiative forcing.

Career pathways

Air pollution specialist, alternative energy consultant, atmospheric science researcher, climate change analyst, educator, environmental impact assessor, air quality scientist, climatologist, environmental scientist, environmental monitoring specialist and meteorologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M.S. applicants meet the Graduate School admission requirements and provide a statement of purpose, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation; GRE is recommended but not required. Deadlines: January 7 (fall), November 1 (spring). Prospective students who meet the criteria are invited for a personal interview early in the spring semester.

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.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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