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Overview
Today’s tumultuous, often life-threatening atmospheric changes requires a high level of expertise to help society navigate and cope in constructive ways. This program offers the experience to fill critical roles in research and helping society adapt. With this knowledge, you can help increase our understanding of the atmosphere, protect health and property in communities, and create opportunities in private industry.
Why Study Atmospheric Sciences at University of North Dakota?
Atmospheric scientists assess and forecast weather patterns, analyze trends in the climate, monitor air quality and more. The next generation of atmospheric sciences experts will be part of the solution in tackling the evolving challenges of our planet.
With this UND graduate program, you'll have opportunities to:
- Work with faculty who are conducting cutting edge research with agencies such as NASA, NSF, and the Naval Research Laboratory.
- Gain a solid understanding of evolving nature and the atmospheric forces all around us.
- Prepare to work in a wide variety of agencies, laboratories, businesses and educational institutions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics
- Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
- Advanced Mesoscale Dynamics
- Atmospheric Chemistry
- Atmospheric Radiation
- Advanced Climatology
- Hydrometeorology
- Advanced Earth System Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 65 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Other requirements
General requirements
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. For U.S. degrees, accreditation must be by one of the six regional accrediting associations.
- Completion of a minimum of 20 semester credits of appropriate undergraduate work, e.g., physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, and/or atmospheric science.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years.
- Scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as listed in the graduate catalog.
Tuition Fee
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International
23005 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23005 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
17254 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17254 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
11502 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11502 USD per year during 24 months.
- Minnesota residents: 14,608.32 USD per year
Living costs for Grand Forks
1000 - 2180 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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