MS Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The department offers two named options for an MS degree. The Research MS named option can be earned as part of the path toward a PhD degree or earned as a terminal degree. The Professional MS named option is for students who are focused on developing the practical skills to succeed in meteorological consulting, risk management, and operational forecasting.

Department: Atmospheric Oceanic Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Learning outcomes: (Research Program or Professional Program): Acquisition of a broad foundation of knowledge contained in our graduate-level core courses (Research Program) Have learned the historical origin and significance of certain issues central to the field by conducting original research

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students apply to the MS in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences through one of the named options: Research Program Professional Program

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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