The Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Atmospheric Science prepares the recipient for a career in research studying the atmosphere. Graduates may work in academia, governmental laboratories and agencies, and private industry.
Program Specific Degree Requirements
Approval of research plan by the graduate committee
Successful completion of the Preliminary Examination
Approval of Ph.D. dissertation by the graduate committee
A minimum of 72 hours of acceptable graduate credit hours that includes at least:
42 hours of acceptable graduate coursework, and
10 hours of thesis or dissertation research
24 graduate coursework hours must be earned in the Department of Atmospheric Science
Expected August 2024
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
EERB 401, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave.,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants should have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale of 4.00)
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.