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Atmospheric Sciences Master of Science

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Program Description

The M.S. program at the University of Utah is designed to provide students with the advanced scientific and technical expertise necessary to allow our graduates to pursue a wide variety of challenging and rewarding career tracks. Motivated students should expect to complete the M.S. degree in 2 to 2.5 years.

Program Admissions Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S. degree required [Most students will have a degree in a relevant field such as atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, or the physical sciences]

  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Proficiency in undergraduate coursework before entry into the graduate program [Students are expected to have passed basic courses in math (through partial differential equations), calculus-based physics, chemistry, and computer science equivalent to those required for an Atmospheric Sciences B.S. The combined GPA of these courses should exceed 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.]

  • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) revised General Test or GRE General Exam (if taken before August 1, 2011)

  • Demonstrated English language proficiency (for international student applicants, whose first language is not English)