Study Diploma in Meteorology at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Science

Diploma in Meteorology
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

Doing the Diploma in Meteorology (D.Met.) at Dalhousie will allow you to explore in depth your interests in weather and atmospheric phenomena.With Dals one-year Diploma in Meteorology the only program of its kind in Atlantic Canada youll gain a strong background in atmospheric science - training you for a career as a forecaster or preparing you for studies at the graduate level. You can choose to take the one-year DMet after completing a three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics Mathematics Chemistry or another quantitative subject area in the Faculty of Science. Or take the DMet as part of a four-year BSc with a Major in Physics. To complete the DMet program at Dalhousie youll need to take nine required courses Introduction to Atmospheric ScienceAtmospheric PhysicsSynoptic Meteorology I and Synoptic Meteorology IIAtmospheric Dynamics I and Atmospheric Dynamics IIPhysical OceanographyAtmospheric Chemistryand Light Scattering Radiative Transfer and Remote Sensing

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$33,814.00 (US$ 24,305) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$33,814.00 (US$ 24,305) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must haveCompletion of secondary school (Grade 12)A minimum overall average of 70 in five academic Grade 12 coursesA final grade of at least 70 in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

  • 12th in Canada (QS World University Rankings 2027)
  • Top 100 internationally (THE Impact Rankings 2026)
  • Over 300 degree programs and 4,000 courses to choose from
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, one of the lowest in Canada
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