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Master's Program in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate Physics

The Master's Program in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate Physics is a comprehensive program that delves into the intricacies of the atmosphere and ocean using the laws of physics. The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the climate system, including its complex interactions and dynamics.

Program Overview

The program encompasses a wide range of topics, including numerical and analytical modeling, theoretical and experimental methods, and statistical techniques to describe the climate system. Students will gain valuable knowledge and skills to understand and model the climate system, which is essential for careers in various fields.

Compulsory Courses

• Practical Meteorology, MO8003, 15 credits (in Swedish only)

Prerequisites Courses

• Mesoskalig meteorologi, MO8005, 7.5 hp
• Waves and instabilities, MO7020, 7.5 credits
• Turbulent boundary layers, MO8010, 7.5 credits

Degree Project

The degree project comprises 30, 45, or 60 credits, depending on the student's background in Meteorology or Oceanography. For those without prior studies in these fields, the degree project is limited to 30 credits.

Elective Courses

Elective courses of up to 30 credits can be chosen, with the option to replace some of these credits with optional courses, especially for students new to Meteorology or Oceanography.

Complementary Courses

For students without a background in Meteorology or Oceanography, complementary courses are required in the first semester. These include:

• Atmospheric structure, MO4005, 15 credits
• Fundamental dynamics, MO4006, 15 credits

Program Structure

The program is structured over two years, with a combination of compulsory, prerequisite, and elective courses. The structure varies depending on whether the student has a prior background in Meteorology or Oceanography.

Year 1

• Autumn Semester:
  • For students with a background in Meteorology or Oceanography, courses include Cloud micro- and macrophysics, Turbulent boundary layers, and Practical meteorology.
  • For students without this background, courses include Atmospheric structure and Fundamental dynamics.
• Spring Semester:
  • For students with a background, elective courses are available.
  • For students without a background, courses include Waves and instabilities, Climate and the general circulation, and elective courses.

Year 2

• Autumn Semester: Elective courses for all students, with Practical meteorology available for those who haven't taken it.
• Spring Semester: The degree project is undertaken, with options for 30, 45, or 60 credits.

Elective Courses

A variety of elective courses are available, including:

• Climate and the general circulation, MO7021, 7.5 hp
• Cloud micro- and macrophysics, MO8011, 7.5 credits
• Global Climate System, MO7003, 15 credits
• Modelling of largescale circulation in the atmosphere and ocean, MO8004, 7.5 credits
• Numerical weather forecast models, MO8006, 7.5 credits
• Numerical methods in meteorology and oceanography, MO8007, 7.5 credits
• Physical oceanography, MO8013, 7.5 credits
• Practical meteorology, MO8003, 15 credits (in Swedish only)
• Statistical methods for climate science, MO7019, 7.5 credits
• Turbulent boundary layers, MO8010, 7.5 credits

Independent Project

The Degree Project provides students with the experience of scientific work in meteorology, oceanography, or climate physics. Students are encouraged to propose their own projects or can be assigned one by the course administrator.

Program Details

• Programme Code: NMTKO
• Specialization Code: PROG
• Application Code: SU-49012
• Level: Master's level
• Language: English
• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Meteorology, Oceanography, or a Bachelor in Natural Sciences containing at least 90 HEC in Physics and Mathematics, including at least 30 HEC Mathematics and 30 HEC Physics, and knowledge equivalent to English B.
• Selection: No selection.
• Tuition Fee: Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA, or Switzerland. The first installment is 70,000 SEK, with the complete course fee provided separately.
• Subject: Meteorology, Oceanography, and Climate Physics
• Area of Interest: Science and Mathematics
• Department Responsible for Education: Department of Meteorology
• Duration: 120 credits, over two years.
• Study Period: Autumn 2026, with the program starting on August 31, 2026, and ending on June 4, 2028.