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PhD Atomospheric Science

NA On Campus Phd Program

University of Arizona

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is primarily a research degree. The candidate must complete at least 36 units of graduate course credit in the major field, including a core of 6 units of dynamic meteorology and 6 units of physical meteorology. An additional 18 units of other graduate-level atmospheric sciences courses and 6 units of graduate-level elective coursework completes the 36 credit requirement. In addition, the candidate must complete 18 units of dissertation credit, 2 units of ATMO seminar, and fulfill the minor requirement (typically 12 units, depending on the minor Department). All Ph.D. students must pass a written and oral Comprehensive Examination, and complete and defend a dissertation based on original research.

Program Key Stats

$54250 (Annual cost)
$ 95



76 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcript, TOEFL IBT-79, PBT-550, IELTS - 7, PTE-60, Program or Master's Program, GRE, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose, CV or Resume

Career Options

  • Envirometal Scienstist
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
  • Associate Research Scientist
  • Research Scientist

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