Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Sciences 48 months PHD Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 201-275QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

PHD

To prepare students for careers in the atmospheric and related sciences which require the ability to conduct original research and/or advanced technical analysis and reasoning skills. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic understanding of dynamic meteorology, physical meteorology, and climate processes. Demonstrate an advanced understanding and the ability to evaluate and synthesize research literature within a specialized area of the atmospheric and/or related sciences. Complete original research on a selected topic that contributes to peer-reviewed knowledge within the atmospheric sciences and/or related sciences. Possess the ability to communicate with peer and lay audiences using scientific evidence. Be prepared to take positions in the public, private or academic sectors that require the ability to conduct original research and/or advanced technical analysis and reasoning skills.

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

PHD

To prepare students for careers in the atmospheric and related sciences which require the ability to conduct original research and/or advanced technical analysis and reasoning skills. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic understanding of dynamic meteorology, physical meteorology, and climate processes. Demonstrate an advanced understanding and the ability to evaluate and synthesize research literature within a specialized area of the atmospheric and/or related sciences. Complete original research on a selected topic that contributes to peer-reviewed knowledge within the atmospheric sciences and/or related sciences. Possess the ability to communicate with peer and lay audiences using scientific evidence. Be prepared to take positions in the public, private or academic sectors that require the ability to conduct original research and/or advanced technical analysis and reasoning skills.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

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International Students

0 USD
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