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Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere (PΕА)
(Starting: Both Semesters)
- Starting
- Both Semesters
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at university
- Study Mode:
- On campus
Course Description
The Master's degree course in Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere (PEA) has been offered jointly by the Meteorological Institute and the Geodynamics/Geophysics Department of the Steinmann Institute since the winter semester of 2009/2010. There is also a cooperation with the Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology at the University of Cologne. The degree course builds on the Bachelor's degree course in Meteorology (or Meteorology and Geophysics). However, it is also possible to enroll in the PEA with a Bachelor's degree in other subjects such as physics, geosciences, or geography. For the exact entry requirements, please refer to the official website of the degree course.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree e in the subject of Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere or a related subject with 60 ECTS credits in meteorology/geophysics, mathematics, and physics; of these, at least 10 credits must be in mathematics, 10 credits in physics, and 20 credits in meteorology/geophysics.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
If the required 60 ECTS credits and parts of the above-mentioned specialist knowledge are missing from the bachelor's degree: complete the BSc. Meteorology and Geophysics modules as bridging coursеs.
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