Atmospheric Sciences (MS)

Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences (Master's)

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Environment & Sustainability
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Physical & Space Sciences

Minimum Credit Units1

33 Units

Overview

The Atmospheric Sciences master's pathway is a two-year program that combines coursework in subjects such as dynamic and physical meteorology with active research in areas like climate and global change or improving monsoon predictability. In studying Earth's atmosphere, you'll examine key variables - temperature, pressure, water vapor - and their interactions and how they shift with time. Upon completion of the degree, you'll be adept at analyzing the forces that create weather and trained to forecast those forces. Areas of research include changes in hydrologic extremes under a warmer climate, weather analysis and predictability, atmospheric chemistry, and more.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

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Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics*

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

35%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.8713 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

41.67%

Enrollment % Female

58.33%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

8.33%