MSc Applied Meteorology

Accreditation
This course is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society as appropriate training for meteorologists seeking the qualification Chartered Meteorologist.

Course aims

The aim of the Applied Meteorology MSc course is to provide you with the scientific background for research and other careers across a broad spectrum of meteorology-related science, focusing particularly on the links between the atmosphere and the land surface environment.

You will acquire the knowledge and the technical and computing skills to equip you to carry out quantitative scientific research and technical projects not only within meteorology but also within related areas of environmental science.

Course content

The course consists of a taught element and a dissertation. Within the taught element there are a number of compulsory (C) and optional (O) modules. Many modules are partly or completely assessed by course work and assessment also involves formal examinations.

Full details can be found in the course module table.

Transferable skills

You will gain useful, transferable skills and experience while studying this course, including:

• Presentation skills (written and oral)
• Teamworking
• Solving numerical problems related to environmental science
• Reviewing and synthesizing information in a specific field of interest
• Practical measurement skills

Part-time/Modular arrangements

This course can be taken part-time over a period of two years.

An agreement has been reached with the UK Met Office whereby staff are able to select Spring term modules on a part time basis as part of their graduate training programme.

Entry requirements

Entrants to this course are normally required to have obtained a good honours degree in a physical, environmental or engineering science. 'A' level physics or mathematics is usually required. Students with other qualifications may be admitted subject to a satisfactory performance in a preparatory course in the preceding year or completion of a self-teaching package in maths and physics. Prior knowledge of meteorology is not essential.

Career prospects

The Applied Meteorology MSc has an excellent record in placing graduates in relevant employment. Of the 16 students graduating in the years 2008 and 2009, 13 are working in meteorology or related disciplines. This figure includes those moving on to PHDs, some employed as forecasters and others in hydrology.

This course provides the skills and knowledge base for a wide range of careers including:

• Research and forecasting in national meteorological services and water consultancies
• Scientific, technical and advisory posts in environmental agencies and relations institutions in both public and private sectors
• Research in universities.

Offers

Formal offers are issued by the Postgraduate Office, Faculty of Science. The offer may be conditional on meeting certain requirements such as standard of degree (for those who have yet to graduate), funding and English proficiency.

Registration

All students will be initially registered for MSc/Diploma. Final allocation to either the MSc or Diploma will be on the basis of their performance in examinations and course-assessed work prior to the Summer Term.

For a full description of the course please download MSc/Dip Applied Meteorology