Program Overview

Meteorologie (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Meteorology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's atmosphere and its various processes. The program is offered by the Institute of Meteorology at the Freie Universit酹 Berlin.

Overview of the Program

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Synoptics and climatology
• Physics and dynamics
• Mathematics
• Statistics and programming
• General professional preparation (competence area for subject-related additional qualifications)

Study Modules

The program consists of various study modules, including:

• Vertical structure of the atmosphere
• Weather observation
• Regional wind systems
• Ideal gas (physics)
• Pressure (physics)
• Physical climatology
• Weather maps

Study Abroad

Students have the opportunity to study abroad as part of the program.

Research Areas

The Institute of Meteorology at the Freie Universit酹 Berlin has several research areas, including:

• Tropospheric environmental research
• Climate diagnostics and meteorological extreme events
• Theoretical meteorology
• Modeling of the Earth's climate system

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Research and development
• Weather forecasting
• Climate modeling
• Environmental consulting
• Science communication

Alumni Profiles

Some notable alumni of the program include:

• Felicitas Hansen, doctoral candidate at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
• Simon Wild, doctoral candidate at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham
• Semjon Schimanke, climate researcher at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
• Markus Donat, climate researcher at the University of New South Wales, Climate Change Research Centre
• Torsten Weber, scientific employee at the Helmholtz Centre Geesthacht, Climate Service Center (CSC)

Expectations and Requirements

The program has certain expectations and requirements, including:

• Interest in classical observation and scientific evaluation of atmospheric processes
• Willingness to engage intensively with the basics of mathematics and physics
• Ability to work with computer-based data processing
• Interest in measuring and simulating air quality and precipitation
• Ability to read and write English fluently
• Willingness to invest time and effort in the program

Assessment and Feedback

The program includes an expectations survey, which provides students with feedback on their answers and helps them determine their suitability for the program.