Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Atmospheric Science)

University of Wollongong - Wollongong

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Overview

Learn to analyse data produced by satellite-borne and other types of atmospheric instruments when you study atmospheric science at UOW. With an increasing demand for tools and instruments to predict and monitor the environment in the field of climate science, you will learn a broad range of skills to contribute toward innovations in design and prototyping of instruments and the analysis and interpretation of data. You will develop a broad scientific basis of knowledge as well as experience in computing while building your aptitude in physics and mathematics.

This degree is designed for high- achieving students interested in a challenging program leading to a career in scientific research. This degree will suit students who possess both an aptitude for physics and mathematics alongside a broad interest in science.

UOW collaborates widely with Australian and international atmospheric science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, the Bureau of Meteorology, federal and state government departments and international networks. When you study at UOW you join a vibrant community made up of leading fundamental physics and medical radiation physics researchers and teachers.

This degree includes a major practical component to complement and reinforce what you learn in lectures, and ensure you gain hands-on skills that prepare for real-world activities in your future careers. You will learn from academics that are internationally recognised in many fields of physics research including medical radiation physics, solid state physics, photonics and education.

Majors

Areas of study

Chemistry, climate science, earth and environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physics, statistics.  You will also study specialist subjects in remote sensing and the physics of atmospheric processes. You will participate in various
enrichment activities and develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty’s research teams.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Aerospace industry, agribusiness, atmospheric scientist, computer scientist, data scientist, defence logistics, econo-physicist, finance analyst, hydrographer, intelligence analyst, medical researcher, meteorologist.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer<5<5
Median rank to receive an offer<5<5
Lowest rank to receive an offer<5<5

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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