About the course

The following Master of Science (M.S.) requirements are formulated within the framework of the Graduate College requirements as described in A Handbook for Graduate Students and Advisors. The requirements of the degree of M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences correspond to the general requirements of the Graduate College for the degree, with the additional requirements outlined below. These requirements were adopted in November 2015. Students entering before that date may apply these requirements or requirements in force at the time of their entry. A total of 32 hours are required, a minimum of 16 of the 32 hours must come from 500 series core courses. The Department offers two options for an M.S. degree, a thesis option and a non-thesis option. In both options, students admitted to the M.S. program are required to take the following four core courses: Atmospheric Dynamics (ATMS 500), Physical Meteorology (ATMS 504), Weather Systems (ATMS 505), and Climate Dynamics (ATMS 507). Students must complete core course requirements within the first 4 semesters of entering the M.S. program. Under extenuating circumstances, students may petition to the department for a time extension in order to satisfy core course requirements. Non-core courses may be completed at any time prior to graduation. 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: US$44,640

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Applications for admission are encouraged from students with a bachelor's degree in atmospheric science and oceanography, as well as physics, mathematics, computer science, geography, engineering, and related fields. Students who are genuinely interested in studying the atmosphere but come from other backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Graduate College and must have an equivalent grade-point average of at least 3.0 out of a possible 4.0. Averages are computed from the last 60 hours of undergraduate and graduate work completed. IELTS (academic exam) - 7, TOEFL iBT -102, TOEFL PBT - 610.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 103.0

　　

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