Meteorology

Certificates allow you to complete a specific group of university courses (for credit) as either part of your degree studies or separately. Additional details on certificates are available here.

A background in mathematics, physics and chemistry is required to understand the complex and varied processes that occur in the Earth's atmosphere. These phenomena extend down to the molecular scale, where one considers the interaction of photons with a variety of molecules in processes that lead to heating of the atmosphere, and extend upwards in scale to the global propagation of weather systems that produce the precipitation necessary to sustain life on the planet.

York's Certificate in Meteorology program provides specialist education in atmospheric phenomena to those who have the basic background in physical science, thereby preparing them for careers in atmospheric science. It is now widely recognized in government and industry that the appropriate place for this type of education is the university environment. You can find a variety of careers in government, environmental consulting firms and industry.

Who Can Take It?

Applicants must have successfully completed prerequisite courses as outlined in the certificate information or they may be asked to complete courses in a qualifying program before being admitted to the certificate.

This certificate is open to the following applicants:

1. Current York students, or
2. New applicants to York who already hold a university degree.

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

If you have completed at least one full year at an accredited university in a country where English is the official language of the institution, you may be exempt from this requirement.

1. Meet minimum admission requirements
2. Meet program-specific requirements
3. Know the application deadlines
4. Submit your application
5. Submit all required documentation
6. Check on Transfer Credit for Advanced Placement