Overview

An additional 18 units of other graduate-level atmospheric sciences courses and 6 units of graduate-level elective coursework completes the 36 credit requirement. In addition, the candidate must complete 18 units of dissertation credit, 2 units of ATMO seminar, and fulfill the minor requirement (typically 12 units, depending on the minor Department). All Ph.D. students must pass a written and oral Comprehensive Examination, and complete and defend a dissertation based on original research.

Key Features

Students accepted into the Atmospheric Sciences degree from The University of Arizona without a Master's of Science (M.S.) degree must first successfully complete the M.S. program before proceeding with the Ph.D. Students entering the Ph.D. program with an M.S. degree in another field are permitted to minor within the department with the approval of their committee. This minor will consist of 12 units of atmospheric sciences at the graduate level in subjects other than those directly related to their area of research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamic Meteorology

Physical Meteorology

Physical Climatology

Hydroclimatology

Objective Analysis in the Atmospheric and Related Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences

Data Assimilation

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Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology View 29 other PhDs in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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159 _{(quantitative)}

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General requirements

A master's degree in atmospheric sciences or related field of study
Scanned copies of original transcripts; There is no need to send original transcripts with official seal and signature unless you are accepted into our program.
Three (3) letters of recommendation (submitted online)
Resume/CV
Scanned copies of TOEFL Report of Scores: Minimum 550 or 95
A statement of interest indicating your research preferences
The program is highly quantitative, it is required for applicants to have a strong background in physics and calculus.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
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In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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