Program Overview

Master Meteorology Program

The Master Meteorology program is a research-oriented, English-language master's degree program. It is designed to equip students with the skills to independently address current questions in general, applied, and theoretical meteorology.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters and is based on the current research content of the Institute of Meteorology and its cooperation partners. It includes:

• A compulsory section for in-depth insight into the fundamental areas of meteorology
• Elective modules directly designed by the scientific working groups
• A physical elective section for deepening basic knowledge in the field of physics
• A research section with intensive work on a scientific topic

Modules

The program includes the following modules:

1. Sem. | P1 Dynamics and Synoptics | P2 Atmospheric Radiation | Elective placeholder 1
2. Sem. | P3 Advanced Weather Discussions | P4 Dynamics of the Global Climate System
3. Sem. | P5 Current Research in Meteorology | P6 Advanced Scientific Working in Meteorology
4. Sem. | Master's thesis

Elective Placeholders

For each elective placeholder, students can choose from a variety of modules, including:

Elective Placeholder 1 (General Meteorology)

• A1 Atmospheric Aerosol
• A2 Atmospheric Chemistry The Multiphase System
• A3 Numerical Weather Prediction and Climate Modelling
• A4 Polar Climate
• A5 Cloud Physics
• A7 Atmospheric Trace Substances and their Modelling

Elective Placeholder 2 (Theoretical Meteorology)

• T1 Dynamics of the Middle Atmosphere
• T2 Atmospheric Models: Parameterizations and Scales
• T3 Radiative Transfer Lab
• T4 Scattering and Atmospheric Optics
• T5 Terrestrial Radiative Transfer
• T6 Data Assimilation
• 12-GEO-M-AG01 Introduction to Data Science

Elective Placeholder 3 (Experimental Meteorology)

• E1 Airborne Physical Measuring Methods
• E2 Ground-based Radar and Microwave Remote Sensing
• E3 Upper Atmosphere
• E4 Active Remote Sensing with Lidar
• E5 Spaceborne Remote Sensing
• 12-GEO-M-DS01 Introduction to Advanced Data Analytics

Elective Placeholder 4 (Physics)

Students can choose a module from the English-language Bachelor's program in Physics (B. Sc. IPSP) or the German-language Bachelor's program in Physics (B. Sc. Physik).

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Master Meteorology program, students must have a first university degree in a natural science field, with at least two modules covering physical or mathematical basics of the Bachelor's program B. Sc. Meteorology or equivalent physical or mathematical knowledge. Additionally, students must provide proof of English language proficiency at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Application Procedure

Students who have obtained their first university degree in Germany must apply through AlmaWeb and submit additional documents, including a transcript of records and proof of English language proficiency, to the Dean's office by the specified deadlines. Students who have obtained their first university degree abroad must apply through uni-assist e.V. by the specified deadlines.

Career Prospects

After completing the Master Meteorology program, graduates are qualified to contribute to meteorological research at an international level. They can pursue careers in research institutions, government agencies, or private companies, working on topics such as weather forecasting, climate modeling, and environmental monitoring.