Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences

University of Arizona

The Master of Science degree is approximately a 2-year program, and includes both major 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.

The program is highly quantitative, it is required for applicants to have a strong background in physics and calculus.

Active research in the following areas:

• Atmospheric Chemistry & Aerosols
• Changes in Hydrologic Extremes Under a Warmer Climate
• Climate & 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 & Atmospheric Electricity
• Radiation & Remote Sensing
• Tropical Meteorology and Tropical Cyclones
• Weather Analysis & Predictability

Degree Requirements

Minimum credits: 33

ATMO 541A Dynamic Meteorology I* (3 credits)

ATMO 541B Dynamic Meteorology II* (3 credits)

ATMO 551A Physical Meteorology I* (3 credits)

ATMO 551B Physical Meteorology II* (3 credits)

ATMO 596A Progress in Atmospheric Sciences (2 credits)

15 additional credits in coursework related to major field

3 credits minimum of research

*A 3.0 GPA in core courses is required to continue in the program