Overview

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences - Professional programme from University of Wisconsin Madison focuses on developing the in-demand skills needed to succeed and become leaders in the rapidly expanding and changing industry of meteorological consulting, risk management, and operational forecasting.

We offer four specialization internal pathways:

Forecasting and Modeling

Weather and climate computer models are increasingly complex, specialized, and are used in everyday decision making by a large number of industries and people. Skilled modelers who understand the theory, can run the models, and interpret the output are in high demand in industry and agencies like NOAA and NASA. Gain insight into how models work and experience in running state-of-the-art models in our field.

Air Quality Science and Regulation

Air pollution affects public health globally, and understanding how emissions, atmospheric transport, and human impacts are linked requires a deep understanding of chemistry, dynamics, epidemiology, and policy. Our air quality pathway prepares students to tackle key pollution problems.

Climate Science, Risk Management, and Communication

Climate change is a leading environmental problem of our generation. Skilled leaders who can evaluate climate variability from seasonal to century timescales, connect these to impacts and risks to society, and present these to diverse audiences in government and the private sector are in high demand.

Satellite Meteorology

UW–Madison is the birthplace of satellite meteorology and home of the UW Space Sciences and Engineering Center (SSEC) and the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, both located in the same building as our department. You have access to these expert scientists. This track prepares students in real-world analysis of weather satellite, radar, and allied remote sensing technologies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Radiation in the Atmosphere and Ocean
Meteorological Measurements
Research Computing in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Climatological Analysis
Sustainability, Environmental and Social Risk Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of interest in meteorological, climate, ocean, and/or remote sensing careers
Sufficient background in prerequisite courses to be successful in AOS courses and careers, regardless of academic major
Evidence of solid written and oral English communication skills
GPA, GRE, and English proficiency test scores reflective of academic strength
Ability to enhance the academic, geographic, gender, ethnic, economic, or cultural diversity of our department, especially for underrepresented groups

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714/year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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Overview

We offer four specialization internal pathways:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

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