Overview
In the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences program from University of Wisconsin Madison, classical physics is applied to describe the behavior of the fluids that compose the atmosphere/ocean/earth system.
Influences of solar and terrestrial radiation, clouds and storms, natural and anthropogenic pollution, dynamical forces and turbulence can affect both the weather and longer climatic variations.
Features
- The department uses computer simulations, passive and active remote sensing, in situ weather instruments, and laboratory experiments to study atmospheric phenomena.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Course and research emphasis of the department's oceanographic component is in physical oceanography, ocean–atmosphere climate dynamics, and marine geochemical cycles. A concentration of courses in oceanography can be used to satisfy the atmospheric and oceanic sciences doctoral minor.
- The department has close ties with the Center for Climatic Research, the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, Space Science and Engineering Center, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, National Weather Service, and the State Climatologist Office.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall Deadline January 1
- Spring Deadline December 1
- Summer Deadline January 1
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology View 28 other PhDs in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.
- International students must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- Prior work in atmospheric or oceanic sciences is not required, but it is beneficial. Knowledge of computer programming is recommended.
- Applications are also judged on academic record, letters of recommendation, prior research experience, and the statement of purpose. PhD students must have an advisor identified before they can be recommended for admission.
Tuition Fee
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