About the course

The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences offers a wide range of courses leading to the Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences degree. The Department will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the atmospheric sciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the atmospheric sciences. Masters level students will receive specialized instruction in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of Atmospheric Science data and the application of Atmospheric Science methods to problem-solving. Students successfully completing the MS program will be prepared for a career as a professional atmospheric scientist. 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$25,260

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Houston
Summer (June), 2024	Houston
Summer (June), 2024	Houston
Fall (September), 2024	Houston
Spring (January), 2025	Houston
Summer (June), 2025	Houston
Summer (June), 2025	Houston
Fall (September), 2025	Houston
Spring (January), 2026	Houston
Summer (June), 2026	Houston
Summer (June), 2026	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Houston

Candidates for the Master’s of Science in Atmospheric Science are required to have successfully completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Atmospheric Science equivalent to one at the University of Houston.

　　Applicants must submit scores from the General GRE examination taken in the last 5 years.

　　Admission to our graduate program is based on a competitive selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements published does not guarantee admission to our program.

　　Domestic applicants with a lower cumulative GPA but elevated GRE’s may also be admitted conditionally.

　　Letters of recommendation are also given considerable weight in the evaluation process.

　　A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 hours.

　　The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.

　　TOEFL PBT - An overall score of 550 or higher.

　　The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.

　　The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 Houston. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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