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Atmospheric Science – (M.Sc.)
University of Gothenburg
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| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 14,190 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Gothenburg / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Atmospheric science is an interdisciplinary field. It includes the understanding of the links between human activity and chemical and physical properties of the atmospheric system. The area of atmospheric science also covers the environmental impacts on humans and ecosystems. Hot areas today include the understanding of global change, including the greenhouse effect, interaction of climate change and ecosystems, and the effects on human health. Other important areas are for example urban development and deterioration of material including our cultural heritage. The processes occurring in the atmosphere are fundamental and the tools used to study these processes, e.g. modelling, data evaluation, experimental design and analytical measurement methods, are valuable within other disciplines as well.
The Atmospheric Science Master Program is strongly linked to the strong research competence in Gothenburg. Today, government officials and industrial partners are dependent on knowledge in emission, monitoring, control and effects of air pollutants. Furthermore, the global change science community has a long tradition in understanding and solving atmospheric and climate issues on an international arena.
Career opportunities
The aim is to prepare students for research or administrative tasks where solid knowledge in atmospheric and/or climate science is of concern. After passing this master program you can initiate an academic career, conduct research on industrial applications or be an advisor expert within the governmental/administrative sector.
Contents
The year is divided in quarters, each representing 15 credit points (hec), during which one or two courses are read. For most quarters there are several suggestions to ensure individual flexibility. The program consists of mandatory courses (30 hec), optional courses (30-45 hec) and a master thesis work (45 or 60 hec).
Mandatory courses
You will start the program by reading Atmospheric science (7.5 hec) and Global change (7.5 hec).
Optional courses
To create an individual profile you can choose between 14 optional courses hosted by departments of Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Plant and Environmental sciences but courses are also offered through the Nordic programme Atmosphere-Biosphere Studies (ABS).
Master thesis
Your master thesis work (60 hec, optional 45 hec) can be initiated during the first year and the work can be distributed over the two years or be condensed during the last year pending on the nature of your thesis and your selection of courses. However, it is recommended that your master thesis work is conducted towards the end of the master program. Doing a 60 hec thesis project is highly beneficial for the understanding of the program topic and can be advantageous for continued studies.
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Requirements
A Bachelors degree in Science of 180 hec at an accredited University including at least 90 hec in a major subject. Student with an equivalent education may be given admission to the programme after examination. English B level or English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 no part under 5.5 or TOEFL 575 p, TWE score 4.5 is also required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
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