Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
College or University: University of California, Los Angeles
Type of degree: M.S.
Brief overview of program: The UCLA Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the physics, chemistry, and biology of the atmosphere-ocean system. Our research in theory, modeling, and observations has broad applications to environmental issues, including air quality, weather and climate prediction, climate change, and natural resource management.
The M.S. degree is generally completed within two years. It may be obtained either by examination, or for students with exceptional academic standing, by writing a research thesis. The Ph.D. degree is attained upon completion of the dissertation and the final oral examination.
There are four major research areas within the Department: Climate and Weather ; Chemistry and Radiation ; Oceanography , and Space Physics . Students generally concentrate their efforts within one of these; although interdisciplinary programs are not uncommon. You can also click here for a list of faculty and their research interests, with links to their groups' web sites. The Department's unique strength lies in the breadth of its educational and research programs
Website: Click here for program website
Student Support: All applicants will be considered for financial support. In general, our admitted students are fully funded, through fellowships and grants , teaching assistant , or research assistant opportunities.
Program Point of Contact: Larry Lyons
Email: larry@atmos.ucla.edu
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