PhD Atmospheric Sciences at University of Utah

Programme overview

Students with an interest in severe weather, climate change, forecasting, broadcast meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, remote sensing, and many other areas may find a home in the Atmospheric Sciences. Study in this field seeks to understand the behavior and predictability of the earth's atmosphere.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 54 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 54 credit hours. A grade of "B-" or better in courses. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Pass the Doctoral Qualifying Examination before the end of the second year in the program. Complete a dissertation that demonstrates independent research and contributes significantly toward a better understanding of atmospheric phenomena. Successfully defend the dissertation at a final oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M.S. degree in Atmospheric Sciences or closely related discipline with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) revised General Test or GRE General Exam (if taken before August 1, 2011) Demonstrated English language proficiency (for international student applicants, whose first language is not English)

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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