Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

International students can study the Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.

About Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program

The Atmospheric Sciences Accelerated Masters Program (AMP) is designed for advanced current UA undergraduate students to complete both the Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Master of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences in a total of five years. The AMP is well suited for students who aim to gain research experience at the graduate level, and are interested in pursuing a career in atmospheric sciences. This program is currently open only to students doing a Bachelor of Science in Physics. This program is not open to students who have completed a Bachelor degree or an advanced degree from another institution.

Overview

AMP students focus on completing undergraduate-level courses during their first three years. By December of the junior year students must submit an online application to the AMP program. Upon acceptance to the Accelerated Masters Program, students continue to fulfill undergraduate requirements during the Spring of the junior year including the required AMP course "PHYS436a". Students then take a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in the fourth year to complete their Bachelor of Science degree. During this time, the students also begin to develop their research ideas in preparation for graduate-level research. In the fifth and final year, students focus on graduate course work and their research-based thesis/manuscript in order to complete the requirements for the Master of Science degree.

The program is highly quantitative, it is required for applicants to have a strong background in physics and calculus.

Active research in the following areas:

Atmospheric Chemistry & Aerosols
Changes in Hydrologic Extremes Under a Warmer Climate
Climate & Global Change
COSMOS Soil Moisture Measurement
Improving Monsoon Predictability
Integrated Evaluations and Applications of the NASA MERRA Reanalysis Data
Land Processes in the NCAR CCSM
Land Processes in the NCEP Weather Forecasting Model
Lightning & Atmospheric Electricity
Radiation & Remote Sensing
Tropical Meteorology and Tropical Cyclones
Weather Analysis & Predictability

Disciplines

College of Science

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Please upload the following required documents to the Department of Atmospheric Sciences online application system:

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
A statement of interest indicating your research preferences

Standardized Tests

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GRE Exam will be waived for Fall 2021.

Required for International Applicant:

GRE Exam Minimum GRE Quantitative: 159 Minimum GRE Written: 4.5

English Proficiency Exam: Minimum TOEFL: 550 or 95 OR Minimum IELTS: 8

As of August 2020, GRE Exam are no longer required for domestic applicants.

Funding Opportunities

Our department attempts to support all students as Graduate Research or Teaching Assistants.

Other available funding by the university can be found at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarshipuniverse and https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/opportunities.

Admissions Deadlines

Fall: January 15th

Spring: October 1st

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 0501, 0507

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Atmospheric Sciences (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson