Graduate Program

The Division offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography. There are currently over 60 students enrolled in the program. Students come from a variety of educational backgrounds (marine science, meteorology, physics, mathematics, engineering, etc.) A strong background in physics and mathematics is recommended.

Applicants are required to take the GRE examinations, and applicants whose first language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Financial support for tuition and living expenses is offered to all accepted students. Further information and application details are available on the RSMAS Graduate Studies Homepage (link opens in new window).

For further details of the requirements and procedures of the graduate program, take a look at the MPO Graduate Study Guide (.pdf), and the Syllabus for each MPO Course. Click here for a list of current MPO graduate students, and here to view the best annual MPO student papers.