Diploma in Meteorology

Doing the Diploma in Meteorology (D.Met.) at Dalhousie will allow you to explore in depth your interests in weather and atmospheric phenomena.With Dals one-year Diploma in Meteorology the only program of its kind in Atlantic Canada youll gain a strong background in atmospheric science - training you for a career as a forecaster or preparing you for studies at the graduate level. You can choose to take the one-year DMet after completing a three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics Mathematics Chemistry or another quantitative subject area in the Faculty of Science. Or take the DMet as part of a four-year BSc with a Major in Physics. To complete the DMet program at Dalhousie youll need to take nine required courses Introduction to Atmospheric ScienceAtmospheric PhysicsSynoptic Meteorology I and Synoptic Meteorology IIAtmospheric Dynamics I and Atmospheric Dynamics IIPhysical OceanographyAtmospheric Chemistryand Light Scattering Radiative Transfer and Remote Sensing

Students must haveCompletion of secondary school (Grade 12)A minimum overall average of 70 in five academic Grade 12 coursesA final grade of at least 70 in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.