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Applied Meteorology and Climatology – (M.Sc.)
University of Birmingham
Life and Environmental Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,520 - | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
Weather and climate are integral parts of the Earth system. The monitoring of meteorological variables, together with the knowledge and modelling of underlying processes, are key to understanding our interaction with the natural environment. This programme provides the skills necessary to work within the area of meteorology and climatology to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The programme was initiated in 1963 and developed in response to industry and research institution requirements for applied meteorologists and climatologists. This demand continues, partially due to the growing attention of the society to climate change. Its mitigation and adaptation to it.
Careers
Our aim is that upon graduating from this programme you will be able to compete for careers in meteorology and climatology: about 43% of graduates have gone on to careers in industry, 37% in government agencies, and 20% for a PhD degree.
Examples of the destinations of our graduates are the UK Met Office; MeteoGroup (London); Weathernews UK Ltd (Aberdeen and Japan); The Weather Services International (Birmingham); Vaisala TMI (Birmingham); and PhD studies in various universities including Cambridge, University of East Anglia, Edinburgh, Swansea, University of Central London, Leicester, UMIST and the University of British Columbia in Canada.
Key facts
Type of Course: Taught
Duration: 1 year full-time for MSc (Postgraduate Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, PGDip, PGCert, or part-time registration is possible but you should first discuss your requirements with Dr Martin Widmann, the Programme Director )
Start date: September 2012
Contents
The course comprises 120 credits of taught modules and 60 credits of research dissertation modules.
The core modules are:
* Atmospheric Composition and Physics
* Atmospheric Dynamics
* Weather Forecasting and Climate Modelling
* Atmospheric Data Processing and Statistics
* Meteorological Applications and Services
with one of:
* Foundation Mathematics
* Weather, Climate and Society
* Applied Meteorology
and one of:
* Atmospheric Observations
* Air Pollution Chemistry
* Causes and Effects of Air Pollutants
In addition, students will be required to undertake independent research:
* Research proposal for dissertation
* Dissertation
Learning and teaching
Taught modules involve lectures, practical classes and supporting tutorials. Modules are provided by staff, supported by seminars from invited experts. Vocational awareness is developed through a 'work experience' week in which course participants gain hands-on experience in a commercial weather forecasting environment.
The programme has been accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society to provide training for Chartered Meteorologists (CMet). The RMS 'Chartered Meteorologist' accreditation scheme provides the highest level of professional qualification in meteorology and will satisfy clients and employers that individuals have reached a specified level of knowledge and experience in the subject equivalent to that of Chartered status in any other profession.
Skills gained
The programme aims to:
* Provide training in theoretical and applied aspects of atmospheric physics and dynamics, quantitative modelling techniques, weather forecasting, climate prediction and observation of atmospheric processes
* Equip you with the skills of quantitative and statistical analysis with regards to atmospheric data processing and management
* Enable you to apply theoretical concepts and analytical techniques to the resolution of environmental and socio-economic problems that have an atmospheric origin
* Develop your independent research ability
* Convert participants with non-environmental backgrounds to applied meteorologists and climatologists
* Develop your communication skills using traditional and IT-based media
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Requirements
A good Honours degree, preferably upper second-class or above in a relevant discipline such as Geography, Environmental Science, Mathematics and the physical or biological sciences. In special cases, applications may be considered from those holding non-graduate qualifications that are deemed by the University to be a satisfactory alternative to an Honours degree in the subject areas mentioned above
International students may be required to satisfactorily complete a preliminary course of not more than 12 months before starting the MSc and must provide documentary evidence of numeracy and competence in English.
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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