Overview

With world class faculty and comprehensive, rigorous training in climate science theories and practices, the MS in Climate Science is designed to give you a broad set of practical and marketable skills. You’ll choose from one of two tracks – Climate Dynamics or Climate Chemistry and Physics – and be able to specialize further in research topics that interest you. Whichever path you choose, you’ll develop advanced data analysis, scholarly research and communication skills essential to addressing climate problems of enormous societal concern.

From here, you’ll have a solid foundation to enter a PhD program or become a climate scientist in industry, government or academia.

Career Outlook

Climate scientists play a vital role in the future of our world. They will continue to be in high demand to help find solutions to the climate-related issues we face and lead the way in bringing those solutions to life. With the rigorous research training you’ll gain in this program, you’ll be ready to address climate challenges of global importance while working in the public or private sector in areas such as climate data analysis and modeling, laboratory and field studies, environmental consulting or education.

Potential job titles with a MS in Climate Science from University at Albany include:

Environmental Scientist
Climate Scientist
Clean Energy Advocate
Director of Sustainability
Research Scientist
Climate Data Analyst
Environmental Program Specialist

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology View 83 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of goals
Applications for the Fall term received by January 5 will receive priority consideration.

Application RequirementsIn addition to the general University at Albany requirements for admission to graduate study, an applicant's undergraduate preparation should include:

Two semesters of a college calculus sequence for science/engineering majors
One semester of college-level physics
Two semesters of college-level chemistry
Basic skills in at least one computer coding language
At least one college-level chemistry or geochemistry course
For the Climate Chemistry & Physics track: one semester of college-level environmental science, geology or geochemistry
For the Climate Dynamics track: one additional semester of calculus sequence for science/engineering majors AND the required physics course must be calculus-based

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25638 USD / year

≈ 25638 USD / year
Out-of-State

25638 USD / year

≈ 25638 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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