Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Atmospheric Science in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,142
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Atmospheric Sciences Graduate program's Ph.D. aims to develop students' critical thinking skills, fostering innovative concepts that enhance our comprehension of the earth-atmosphere system through process studies, modeling, and instrumentation. This program caters to students passionate about researching diverse atmospheric science areas: atmospheric technology, cloud and aerosol physics, climate patterns, remote sensing, weather prediction, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution's health effects, meteorology, mesoscale modeling, fire weather and wildfire plume behavior, instrument design, radiative forcing, turbulence, sustainable energy solutions, and greenhouse gases' role in climate change.
Earning a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences opens doors to various career paths such as atmospheric researcher, postdoctoral scholar, academic faculty positions, air quality specialist, climate scientist, environmental analyst, monitoring expert, and weather forecaster.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
It is strongly recommended that an applicant have a master’s degree in an aspect of atmospheric sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics or a related field, and at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in prior academic coursework.
Minimum score requirements: TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet); IELTS: 6.5 (academic version); Duolingo: 105 is required.
Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring)
Tuition
USD
18,142