MMet Meteorology and Climate with a Year in Oklahoma

The Meteorology and Climate with a Year in Oklahoma bachelor's degree at the University of Reading is designed for students who have a keen interest in weather and climate. This course provides a comprehensive and solid understanding of meteorology and climatology while offering one of the most unforgettable experiences - studying for a year at the National Weather Center in Oklahoma, USA, which is at the forefront of severe weather and tornado research. Course Content: The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of meteorology and climate. You will have the opportunity to learn about the complex systems that determine our weather and climate. Training in key meteorological and climate concepts will be combined with practical experience in observational, experimental, and computational methods. Students will also have a year to be part of an exchange program to study at the National Weather Center in Oklahoma, USA. Key Modules: Students will cover essential topics such as weather systems, climate change, atmosphere & ocean dynamics, and numerical methods. The curriculum includes a combination of lectures, practicals, field trips, and guest lectures from industry professionals. The course structure includes a mix of compulsory and optional modules, offering a degree of flexibility to allow students to tailor their studies according to their interests. Accreditations: This BSc (Hons) in Meteorology and Climate is accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)Future Careers: The Meteorology and Climate degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates have found positions in the Met Office, flood risk agencies, insurance companies, environmental consultancy firms, the aviation industry, and as weather forecasters for the media, among others. Alternatively, graduates might progress to postgraduate study and research within the academic sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.