$17,900 /Yr
Other
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Atmospheric Sciences
- MS in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona is offered as a 2-year program.
- It is an on-campus program available on a full-time basis and offered at the University of Arizona's main campus in Tucson.
- It is a 33 unit master's degree program offering a variety of electives.
- Time-to-completion for the Master of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences is approximately 2 years (coursework and research).
- All candidates must submit a thesis or manuscript which has been judged by the student's committee to be acceptable for publication in an appropriate scientific journal and present the results in a formal departmental seminar or at a national or international scientific meeting.
- Active research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, changes in hydrologic extremes under a warmer climate, climate and global change, COSMOS Soil Moisture Measurement, improving monsoon predictability, integrated evaluations, and applications of the NASA MERRA Reanalysis Data, land processes in the NCAR CCSM, land processes in the NCEP Weather Forecasting Model, lightning and atmospheric electricity, radiation and remote sensing, tropical meteorology and tropical cyclones, and weather analysis and predictability.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $16700 | $16700 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 |
| Total Fees | $17900 | $17900 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 95 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 8.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required.
- It is required for applicants to have a strong background in physics and calculus.
- Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses:
- College Physics 1 Introduction to Mechanics
- College Physics II: Intro Optics & Thermodynamics or Electricity and Magnetism
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Vector Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- General Inorganic Chemistry I (required for research in atmospheric chemistry and aerosols)
- General Inorganic Chemistry II (required for research in atmospheric chemistry and aerosols)
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.