Overview
The Department will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the atmospheric sciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the atmosphere.
Key Features
- PhD students will receive advanced, research-intensive instruction that concentrates upon the acquisition of new knowledge, innovative approaches to problem-solving and the dissemination of research results.
- Students successfully completing the Atmospheric Sciences PhD program at University of Houston will be prepared for a career as a researcher, educator, or professional atmospheric scientist.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Atmospheric Physics
- Boundary Layers and Turbulence
- Dynamic Meteorology
- Atmospheric Radiation
- Selected Topics in Geology
- Atmospheric Radiation
- Air Pollution Meteorology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Earth Sciences View 64 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A doctoral applicant will have earned a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree. Scores from the General GRE examination taken in the last 5 years are optional (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing; advanced GRE is recommended but optional).
- English language proficiency test scores, such as TOEFL or IELTS, scores must be provided by applicants who did not earn a prior degree from a US institution or a country where English is the medium of instruction
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of course work.
- Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals (preferably faculty members), who are able to judge the candidate’s academic abilities and potential for scholarly research.
- GRE scores, if submitted
Tuition Fee
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International
11529 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 854 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
11529 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 854 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
4509 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 334 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Houston
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Scholarships Information
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