Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Atmospheric Science- Climate Dynamics in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Could Earth's polar ice caps disappear within the next century? Might this seemingly contradictory phenomenon actually trigger the beginning of a new glacial period? Are we likely to experience more frequent or stronger hurricanes and mid-latitude storms in coming decades? These inquiries fall under climate dynamics - a relatively young scientific discipline that emerged in the 1960s and has expanded quickly. Modern climate dynamics relies on numerical modeling, where physical processes (like radiation transfer, air currents, and surface drag) influencing climate patterns such as temperature and wind are mathematically represented through exchanges between neighboring cells in a three-dimensional grid spanning the study area (often the entire planet). The diagram below illustrates this approach. While cutting-edge climate models effectively simulate certain climate features, they still contain inaccuracies stemming from approximate representations of small-scale phenomena. Consequently, sophisticated statistical techniques and data models become essential for unraveling the multi-layered complexity of both real-world and simulated climate patterns.
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students seeking admission to the PhD in Atmospheric Science degree program must meet all UWM Graduate School requirements. An earned Master of Science degree is not a prerequisite for admission, however, it is expected that most applicants will have an earned master of science degree in atmospheric science or a closely-related discipline. Entering students without an earned master of science degree should have a general background in both physics and mathematics, including calculus and ordinary differential equations. Students who lack this background may be admitted if the deficiencies amount to no more than two courses, and deficiencies must be made up within three enrolled semesters of graduate study. Applicants are required to submit a Reason Statement. Statements are used to determine the appropriateness of your educational and professional goals and serves as an example of your ability to express yourself in writing. Your reason statement should include:
your reasons for pursuing graduate study
your specific background interests and background in the field
any relevant skills or training you've acquired
any academic awards or honors you have received
the name(s) of faculty members with whom your research interests most closely align
You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
your reasons for pursuing graduate study
your specific background interests and background in the field
any relevant skills or training you've acquired
any academic awards or honors you have received
the name(s) of faculty members with whom your research interests most closely align
You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Tuition
USD
25,660