About the course

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) is an interdisciplinary program that provides an educational and research environment to examine the dynamical, physical and chemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and the ocean. A major theme is the establishment of a physical basis for understanding, observing and modeling climate and global change. Graduate students admitted to ATOC will be eligible to receive an advanced degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Graduate students outside of ATOC can pursue the Graduate Certificate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences while earning a graduate degree from another department at CU Boulder, or while taking coursework as a nondegree seeking student through Continuing Education's ACCESS Program provided they have already earned a bachelor's degree and meet the course prerequisites. For both thesis and non-thesis options, a total of 30 credit hours is required with at least 15 credit hours of ATOC courses numbered 5000 and above. Other specific course requirements are in the ATOC Graduate Handbook. For the thesis option, the final examination consists of an oral exam on the thesis. The non-thesis option requires the successful completion of a written final examination based on ATOC regular coursework requirements. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Boulder

Hold a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree. Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s previous scholastic record and letters of reference. Have had adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 3.00 (B) undergraduate grade point average. The University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 537 (paper based), 203 (computer based), and/or 75 (new internet based). The University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Colorado - Boulder. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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