气象哲学博士

The academic graduate major in meteorology and atmospheric science is open to all students with a baccalaureate degee who are keenly interested in the atmosphere. A degree in meteorology, science, math, or engineering provides a particularly good background, although we have had some students with liberal arts degrees who have succeeded in our program.

The minimum course requirements for admission are mathematics, at least through differential equations, and at least one year of physics. Depending on the research area, computer programming experience also might be highly desirable. For admission to graduate study in meteorology and atmospheric science, the departmental admission committee considers the applicant's personal statement, courses taken, grade point average (GPA), supporting letters, professional experience, English proficiency, and intangibles such as creativity, independence, and grit (such traits might come across in the personal statement or supporting letters). Rather than setting rigid standards in each category, the committee examines the overall record as a whole.

Courses. Additional mathematics and physics above the minimum requirements listed above, and courses in statistics, chemistry, and computer programming are a plus. Courses in meteorology are not required for admission.
Grades. Most students admitted into our graduate program have GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Particularly good grades in the sciences are desirable.
Personal statement. A personal statement authored by the applicant that summarizes his/her interests and goals, and any other aspects of one's past or future career path that the application review committee would benefit from knowing.
Supporting letters. Three recommendations are solicited from persons familiar with your academic competence. (After entering contact emails for your letter writers within the electronic application, an automatic email will be generated to them asking them to upload their letters. The email will not be sent until your application has been submitted.) International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60