PhD Atmospheric Science at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences prepares students in critical thinking to advance understanding of the earth-atmosphere system through process studies, modeling and instrumentation. It is an interdisciplinary program involving faculty from across campus and the Desert Research Institute.

Department: Interdisciplinary Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Program | Intake: Fall (January 7 deadline); Spring (November 1 deadline) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Research topics include atmospheric technology, cloud and aerosol physics, climate trends, remote sensing, weather forecasting, atmospheric chemistry, health impacts of air pollution, mesoscale modeling, fire weather and wildfire plume dynamics, instrument development, radiative forcing, turbulence, renewable energy and greenhouse gases.

Career pathways

Atmospheric scientist, postdoctoral fellow, assistant research professor, professor, lecturer, air quality scientist, climatologist, environmental scientist, meteorologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements plus recommended materials: GRE, statement of purpose, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Deadlines: January 7 (Fall), November 1 (Spring). Doctoral applicants must meet the Graduate School's 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA.

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.

Intake: January 7 (Fall); November 1 (Spring)

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

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