Program Overview
The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at University of Maryland is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Physical Meteorology of the Atmosphere
- Climate Dynamics and Earth System Science
- Physical Oceanography
- Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere and Ocean
- Air Pollution
- Global Climate Change: Past and Present
- Advanced Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
- Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability
- Atmsopheric Dynamics
- Special Topics in Meteorology
- Physical Oceanography
- Carbon Cycle and Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application
- Research Interests
- GRE Scores
- TOEFL/IELTS Scores (International Only)
- Transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume (Optional)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 5 year(s)