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MRes Climate and Atmospheric Science

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    MRes 12 months full time

Course Description

Our Climate and Atmospheric Science Masters by Research degree will prepare you in the physical sciences and mathematics for a research career in climate, atmospheric or environmental sciences. It ideally bridges the gap between undergraduate studies in physical/natural sciences and engineering, and study for a PhD or a career in research.

Gain a broad overview of physical problems in climate and atmospheric science, together with a sound physical understanding of natural processes. Alongside this, develop highly transferable skills to conduct research in these subjects with a strong emphasis on quantitative data analysis and physical and numerical modelling.

A career in scientific research is always interesting – sometimes exciting – but might not suit everyone. This course provides an excellent opportunity to get a taste of postgraduate research study and decide whether it is really the career for you.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or above in a physical science such as (but not limited to) physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geophysics, atmospheric or environmental science, meteorology or oceanography.

Preferably, you will have also studied at least one year of university-level mathematics, though additional courses are available as part of this course.

Applicants with a 2:2 will be considered on a case by case basis where they can demonstrate relevant work experience or aptitude in a relevant specialist field. Graduates from other disciplines and those with professional experience in the sector will also be considered.

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Student Destinations

Climate change is happening and we need people to help understand how it’s going to impact people on a regional and local basis. We need people with the right skills to answer these questions within this field, and that’s exactly what graduates of this course will be able to do.

Highly numerate graduates with training in independent research are widely sought after. Our graduates have strong employment prospects – landing jobs with national agencies, environmental consultancies, wind-power companies and the insurance sector.

Our graduates have secured positions including:

  • Wind Energy Resource Surveyor, OwnEnergy, USA
  • Catastrophe Modelling Analysts, Willis, UK
  • Beamline Associate, Argonne National Laboratory, US
  • Air Quality Scientist, Golder, UK
  • Environmental Consultant, Haskoning UK Ltd., Peterborough, UK
  • Research Meteorologist, JMA, Japan

Module Details

Compulsory modules
Research Skills 30 credits
Quantitative Skills 30 credits
Specialist Knowledge 30 credits
MRes Research Project 90 credits

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