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MS Atmospheric Sciences

3 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Nevada Reno

Program Overview

Atmospheric Sciences (ATMS) is a research-based interdisciplinary graduate program leading to a master of science (M.S.) or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The program is offered through the UNR Department of Physics in partnership with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) Division of Atmospheric Sciences. Students pursue research in air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, cloud and aerosol physics, instrument development, atmospheric optics and acoustics, mesoscale meteorology, numerical modeling, fire climatology and other topics.

Program Key Stats

$21504 (Annual cost)



85.6 %

Eligibility Criteria


79
158
157
550
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

GPA of 2.75, TOEFL ibt of 79, IELTS of 6.5, Resume, Statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, Official transcripts

Career Options

  • Research Assistant
  • Associate Research Scientist
  • Scientific Programmer/Analyst
  • Climate Change Expert
  • Scientific Analyst
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

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