Master of Science in Atmospheric and Earth Science

Academic Overview & Description

Co-located with the National Weather Service in Huntsville, studying satellite meteorology, severe thunderstorm kinematics, lightning mapping arrays, and climate forecasting.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

NASA and NOAA Cooperative Institute Research Assistantships up to $26,000

Tuition Rate

Covered by assistantship

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Undergraduate degree in meteorology, physics, math, or environmental science with 3.0+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 80+

Standardized Exam

GRE scores required

Application Materials

Atmospheric research statement

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The University of Alabama in Huntsville's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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