M.Sc. (Meteorology)
Master of Science in Meteorology

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M.Sc. Meteorology or Master of Science in Meteorology is a postgraduate Meteorology course. Meteorology focuses on weather processes and its forecasting. Meteorology deals with the physical processes in the atmosphere and their interactions with soil, vegetation and water on earth’s surfaces. The duration of M.Sc.in Meteorology is mostly two academic years divided into four semesters but it varies from institute to institute. The Andhra University is providing this course in two years and the syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters. The Master Degree course provides many opportunities for the candidates after passing it successful.

M.Sc. Meteorology Eligibility

• The candidate must be a graduate from any recognized university. The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% in the graduation studies.
• Some universities have made it mandatory for the student to have mathematics in the higher secondary schooling. The subject of graduation should include any science subject (physics, chemistry or mathematics).
• The admission to this course is either based on an entrance test or on the marks secured in the graduation studies.

M.Sc. Meteorology Syllabus

The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam since 2010-2011.

M.Sc. Meteorology Colleges

• Andhra University
• Govt. Institute of Science
• Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricutural University
• Cochin University of Science and Technology

M.Sc. Meteorology Course Suitability

• They should have skills like training, patience, organizational skills, compassion and the ability to troubleshoot, and think fast on your feet.
• They should have also advanced skills and education in mathematics and geometry.
• One should possess the skills such as patience, kindness, fairness, creativity, enthusiasm and courage.
• They should also have skills like data collection, analysis of data, forecasting and computer modelling.

How is M.Sc. Meteorology Course Beneficial?

• After completing M.Sc. in Meteorology the candidates can find jobs in various fields.
  There are meteorology department in almost every city. Their work is to forecast weather and study atmosphere. These centres hire people with strong academic knowledge to look after the machinery and forecast weather.
• Also they have teaching options in colleges and universities after passing NET exam.
• They can go for Civil Services exams both at state and centre level as well.
• Other areas they can go for jobs are Weather Forecasting, Aviation Meteorology, Agricultural Meteorology, Hydrometeorology, Nuclear Meteorology and Maritime Meteorology.
• They can also run oceanography research academies in form of self employment jobs.

M.Sc. Meteorology Job Types

• Junior Research Fellow
• Production Manager
• Trainee Scientist
• Research Associates - Agricultural Engineering
• Research Scientist
• Management Executive - Agriculture
• Technical Assistant
• Catastrophe Risk Analyst
• Meteorologist
• Teacher & Lecturer