About the course

Climate research in the department covers a broad range of topics using both modeling and experimental approaches. The effects of aerosols (e.g., mineral dust, wildfire aerosols, pollution aerosols) on clouds and the hydrological cycle as well as what we can learn about the Earth's climate system are investigated using remote sensing and global climate models (McCoy). Moreover, numerical techniques are applied to understand how precipitation efficiency will change in a future climate and what factors (i.e., microphysical and/or dynamical) are responsible. Regional climate modeling focused on orographic precipitation and snowpack dynamics is utilized to improve observational areal estimates of precipitation and snowpack and in order to estimate changes to these variables in a changing global climate (Geerts). Another focus area is the the constraint of cloud feedback feedback (McCoy). After carbon dioxide, methane and absorbing aerosol, which are both being observed using state-of-the-art observation platforms, are the two species with the largest positive radiative forcing and understanding their sources is critical to quantifying the anthropogenic influence on climate (Murphy and Caulton). Currently, UW is working to quantify emissions from oil and gas extraction, wildfires, and other major sources. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$77,360

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Laramie
Fall (August), 2024	Laramie
Spring (January), 2025	Laramie
Fall (August), 2025	Laramie
Spring (January), 2026	Laramie

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wyoming

1. Transcripts. Please submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Transcripts not in English must be translated by the issuing university or by a commercial translation service.

　　2. Grade-point average. Applicants with higher GPAs will have a competitive advantage. A GPA of less than 3.0 in undergraduate science and mathematics is generally indicative of lack of sufficient preparation for graduate studies in science.

　　3. GRE scores. To be competitive for admission, a M.S. applicant should have a minimum of 151 (Q) and 138 (V), Ph.D. applicants should have minimum of 155 (Q) and 140 (V). If you are chosen for admission, please have the Educational Testing Service (ETS) mail your scores to the University of Wyoming, Code 4855. GRE scores less than these values do not disqualify your application, but your application may not be competitive enough for admission. The GRE requirement may be waived if you have a master's degree from a U.S. institution. However, the selection committee may request recent GRE scores from any applicant.

　　4. English language profiency scores. Required for international applicants. English proficiency is given serious consideration. The minimum requirement is a composite score of 76 on the Internet-based exam (TOEFL iBT), or a 6.0 on the IELTS, or 760 on the TOEIC.

　　5. Three letters of recommendation.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

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