Meteorology (Dip)

    Diploma in Meteorology (Dip) at Dalhousie University

    Diploma in Meteorology (Dip) at Dalhousie University

    The Meteorology (Dip) is a Diploma degree offered by Dalhousie University on the Halifax campus in Canada. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year(s) to complete. Students study at the Halifax campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 25,563 / year, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

    About Diploma in Meteorology (Dip)

    Why choose this program?

    Do you check the weather every morning before you go outside? Have you often looked up at the sky, watching unusual cloud patterns form? Are you fascinated by reports of extreme weather events here in Canada and around the globe? The Diploma in Meteorology (D.Met.) at Dalhousie will allow you to explore in depth your interests in weather and atmospheric phenomena.

    With Dal's one-year Diploma in Meteorology, the only program of its kind in Atlantic Canada, you’ll gain a strong background in atmospheric science—training you for a career as a forecaster or preparing you for studies at the graduate level.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Diploma in Meteorology (Dip) at Dalhousie University

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Minimum admission requirements

    To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

    1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
    2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
    3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

    Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Program-specific admission requirements

    Students with a general 90-credit hour BSc degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or other quantitative disciplines, may apply for admission into a one year Diploma in Meteorology program, provided they have completed the appropriate Physics and Mathematics courses. A strong background in Physics and Mathematics is necessary, and courses taken should cover Vector Calculus and differential equations.

    English Program Requirements

    English language testing

    Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

    Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

    Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

    Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Test: Duolingo English Test

    Minimum score: Overall: 120

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

    Test: Academic

    Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Career Opportunities after Completing Diploma in Meteorology (Dip)

    Careers

    You’ll be qualified for dynamic positions in both the public and private sectors.

    Possible careers include:

    • storm chaser

    • aviation program manager

    • broadcaster

    • environmental engineer

    • meteorologist with the federal government or a tv network

    Dal's Diploma in Meteorology program prepares you for further studies in various sciences such as physics, engineering, or meteorology.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,563 / year
    Diploma in Meteorology (Dip) at Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

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