Program Overview

Atmospheric Science Graduate Program

The Atmospheric Science graduate program at UC Davis is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the atmosphere and its interrelationship with the hydrosphere and the biosphere.

Program Description

Atmospheric science is the study of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the atmosphere and its interrelationship with the hydrosphere and the biosphere. Students gain advanced knowledge of air quality, meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, micrometeorology, biometeorology, climate dynamics, mesoscale meteorology, large-scale dynamics, and numerical weather prediction.

Program Requirements

• Full requirements can be viewed on the department's website.
• The program offers the following degrees:
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science

Program Outcomes

Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in the chemistry and dynamics of the atmosphere and its interrelationship with the hydrosphere and the biosphere.

Research Areas

• Air quality
• Meteorology
• Atmospheric chemistry
• Micrometeorology
• Biometeorology
• Climate dynamics
• Mesoscale meteorology
• Large-scale dynamics
• Numerical weather prediction