Master's Programme in Meteorology and Oceanography
Study facts
| Study programme code | MAMN-GEOF |
| ECTS credits | 120 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Degree | Master of Science in Meteorology and Oceanography |
| Study start | Autumn. |
| Resources | Study plan |
| Belongs to | Geophysical Institute |
Specialization
Presentation
Semester
Autumn.
Objectives and content
The aim is to provide you as a student with the skills to work in the fields of oceanography, climatology and meteorology. The content of the Master's Programme in Meteorology and Oceanography is the physics of the atmosphere and ocean, including dynamics, thermodynamics, and radiation processes.
Within the Master's Programme in Meteorology and Oceanography, you can choose among the following specializations:
- Physical Oceanography
- Climatology
- Meteorology
- Chemical Oceanography
Admission
Semester
Autumn.
Admission Requirements
Specialization in Chemical Oceanography
Who may apply?
Your bachelor's degree must include knowledge and competence in meteorology and oceanography corresponding to at least 30 ECTS (1 semester), in addition to basic mathematics and physics. It would be preferable with some chemistry as well.
Self-financing degree students and quota students with a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology and/or Oceanography may apply for this programme. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Mathematics will be assessed if they also have a Minor Degree in Dynamics, Meteorology or Oceanography. The average grade of the bachelor's degree has to be at least 2nd class, upper division/B.
Specialization in Physical Oceanography
Who may apply?
Self-financing degree students and quota students with a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology and/or Oceanography may apply for this programme. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Mathematics will be assessed if they also have a Minor Degree in Dynamics, Meteorology or Oceanography. The average grade of the bachelor's degree has to be at least 2nd class, upper division/B.
Specialization in Climate Dynamics
Who may apply?
Self-financing degree students and quota students with a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology and/or Oceanography may apply for this programme. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Mathematics will be assessed if they also have a Minor Degree in Dynamics, Meteorology or Oceanography. The average grade of the bachelor's degree has to be at least 2nd class, upper division/B.
Specialization in Meteorology
Who may apply?
Self-financing degree students and quota students with a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology and/or Oceanography may apply for this programme. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Mathematics will be assessed if they also have a Minor Degree in Dynamics, Meteorology or Oceanography. The average grade of the bachelor's degree has to be at least 2nd class, upper division/B.
Application procedure:
Main uptake in the autumn semester. For more information about the application procedure please see:
- For international applicants residing abroad (Application deadline 1 December) http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad
- Master applicants who are residing in Norway and who have a Norwegian ID number, have to apply in the same application procedure as Norwegian applicants. Read more about this here: http://www.uib.no/en/matnat/54992/international-master-applicants-residing-norway
