Atmospheric Science

Atmospheric Science, Ph.D.

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Overview

Students who earn a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University must demonstrate significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and a great breadth of knowledge.

Key facts:

The department of Atmospheric Science is top-rated and focuses on graduate education, cutting-edge research, and public service.

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • Ph.D. students are required to take two structured courses per academic year. Students must register for the courses, and only one may be taken as an audit. The structured courses can be selected from the 500, 600, or 700 level. 
  • With written advisor approval, the courses may also include structured graduate classes from other departments. When the student is within one semester of graduation, the student and advisor may petition the Department Head, in writing, for a waiver of the "two courses per year" requirement.

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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  • Minimum required score:

    58

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Successful completion of an M.S. degree with thesis in atmospheric science or related field with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Demonstration of basic principles of atmospheric science and aptitude for research
Required documents include:
  • Statement of purpose: background, goals, interests, and motivation (200-500 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • At least three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts (see below for additional information)
  • Self-reported GRE scores
  • You may self-report GRE scores, but you still must request official scores (see below for additional information)

Tuition Fee

  • International

    1432 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1432 USD per credit and a duration of 0 .

  • National

    584 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 584 USD per credit and a duration of 0 .
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Living costs for Fort Collins

  • 1210 - 1800 USD/month
    Living Costs

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