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Gain specialized knowledge in analyzing and forecasting weather and climate patterns through the atmospheric science doctoral program's research initiatives. Faculty advisors will challenge you to reconsider atmospheric principles, ideas, and mechanisms from fresh perspectives. You'll develop skills to address current atmospheric science challenges through rigorous research.
The Atmospheric Science PhD program enables students to participate in groundbreaking, world-class research across diverse fields including radar/satellite observation, air quality studies, radiation processes, microwave measurements, cloud dynamics, regional weather systems, extreme weather events, computational modeling, artificial intelligence applications, and climate change assessment. Doctoral applicants originate from various academic backgrounds but share strong foundations in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and data interpretation, along with curiosity about intricate natural systems. Alumni emerge as prominent figures in atmospheric research, academia, and industry worldwide.
Applicants must have a minimum grade-point average of B (3.0) on the undergraduate record, and have a minimum total score of 300 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 3.0 on the analytical writing portion. For the English, Nursing, and Public Affairs programs, applicants must have a minimum total score of 410 on the MAT.
Students entering UAH with an M.S. degree or previous graduate training in Atmospheric Science must pass the Preliminary Examination at an early opportunity.
In order to be considered for admission to degree programs with no additional English language training required, applicants must meet the following minimums on the TOEFL or IELTS.
TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores greater than or equal to 18 OR
IELTS: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 6.0