PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Science

SUNY University at Albany

Transcripts from all schools attendedThree letters of recommendationStatement of goalsApplications for the Fall term received by January 5th will receive priority consideration.Application RequirementsIn additional to the general University at Albany requirements for admission to doctoral study, an applicant's undergraduate preparation should include:3 semesters of a college calculus sequence for science/engineering majors, with a course in differential equations2 calculus-based college physics courses or related physics and math-based engineering or natural science coursesAt least one college-level chemistry or geochemistry courseNote: GRE scores are not required when applying for admission to the PhD Atmospheric Science program.A student who is deficient in these subjects will be expected to make up the deficiencies during the first year of graduate study, in consultation with their faculty advisor(s). A lack in one or more of these courses does not automatically disqualify a student from admission. Alternative courses, research, or work experience that demonstrate a strong background in math and physics can provide equivalent preparation. With the increasing demand of data analysis skills in professional positions, incoming students are expected to have basic skills in at least one computer coding language. We note that a BSc degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences (or related programs) is sufficient to apply for admission to the PhD program.