| Climate Science, MS at George Mason University | |
| Course Duration | 1 Years |
| Course Intake | January, August |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | $ 50,437 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 59 |
The understanding of climate science is essential to the interpretation of modern climate variations and the measurement of their impact. Climate data must be analyzed and interpreted in order to formulate useful responses and plan actions to meet specific climate challenges. The MS in Climate Science educates students to be climate professionals who can analyze and model advanced climate data. Students in the program learn to solve quantitative problems about atmospheric properties and variability, fluid dynamics, and the role of the ocean and land surface in climate. Students choose a concentration in either Climate Modeling or Climate Data to gain specific skills to understand and predict climate variations.
The program encourages applications from students with diverse backgrounds in physical science, mathematics, and engineering. Students with atmospheric science or meteorology degrees can deepen their understanding, enhance relevant computer skills, and gain insight into climate as a multi-component system. Students with physics, math, or other degrees will find that climate provides compelling applications of their mathematical and computational skills. All students will be taught by faculty of the Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences Department and the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies, which includes scientists doing pioneering work in climate dynamics, climate modeling, predictability, and statistical analysis of climate data.
Total Credits: 33
Students must complete the Core Courses, Seminar, and Thesis or Non-thesis sections, and in addition, choose one concentration:
George Mason University Highlights
| College Type | Public |
| Establishment Year | 1972 |
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia |
| Total Students | 37,000+ |
| Mode of Program | Full-time/ Part-time/ Online |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 17:1 |
| Average Class Size | Less than 20 |
| Campus Housing | Available |
| Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Retention Rate | 86% |
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid | Scholarship |
George Mason University Cost of Attendance
The table below shows the cost of attendance at George Mason University for 2020-21:
| Fee Type | Undergraduate (Amount in USD) | Graduate (Amount in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Full-time) | 32,970 | 25,430 |
| Room and Meal plan | 12,090 (On-campus) 12,786 (Off-campus) |
20,400 (Off-campus) |
| Transportation | 1,260 (On-campus) 2,334 (Off-campus) |
2,334 (Off-campus) |
| Personal Expenses | 2,336 (On-campus) 4,238 (Off-campus) |
4,238 (Off-campus) |
| Additional Costs | 1,278 | 1,278 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 38,810 |
| Postgraduate | 39,140 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 4,467 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 9,804 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
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| Address |
| 4400 University Drive,MSN 4C3 Fairfax 4400 University Drive 22030 |
| oips@gmu.edu |
| Phone |
| 703-993-2970 |