Master's Program in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate Physics Study course Weather forecasting

In this master’s program the atmosphere and the ocean are described using the laws of physics.

The vertical structure of the atmosphere is determined by the equations for radiation transport of incoming solar radiation and outgoing heat radiation, combined with thermodynamics and the conditions for static stability. The laws of dynamics govern both the smallest turbulent vortices, the low-pressure systems that govern the daily weather, and the large-scale ocean currents. Heat, water and various chemical substances are redistributed between the atmosphere, ocean and land surface under the influence of the circulation. All this is included in the numerical models that are used to simulate the climate system, and to do weather forecasts. Statistical methods are also used to describe the climate, its natural variability and the change caused by humans.

In the study course with focus on weather forecasting, the course Practical Meteorology is compulsory. Here you will learn to create a picture of the current weather situation by using observational data, and to make weather forecasts. The course is given in collaboration with SMHI and the Swedish armed forces. It is only given in Swedish.

Praktisk meteorologi, MO8003, 15 hp (in Swedish only)

The programme has many elective courses in meteorology and oceanography. Numerical and analytical modelling is an important element, and both theoretical and experimental methods are used. You will learn to understand and model the climate system, which is a complex system with many interacting parts. This knowledge is valuable even for those who will work in other areas.

Compulsory courses

Practical meteorology, MO8003, 15 credits (in Swedish only)

Prerequisites courses

Mesoskalig meteorologi, MO8005, 7,5 hp

Waves and instabilities, MO7020, 7 ,5 credits

Turbulent boundary layers, MO8010, 7,5 credits

Degree project

  • The degree project comprises 30, 45 or 60 credits (only 30 credits for those who have not studied Meteorology or Oceanography before).

Elective courses

Elective courses of up to 30 credits can be replaced by optional courses (up to 15 credits for those who have not studied Meteorology or Oceanography before).

Complementary courses

If you have not previously studied Meteorology or Oceanography, you need to take the following courses the first semester, which then be included in the 120 credits of the master’s programme:

Atmospheric structure, MO4005, 15 credits

Fundamental dynamics, MO4006, 15 credits

Normal course of study, see the different years below.

Year 1

Autumn semester

If you HAVE previously studied Meteorology or Oceanography

Cloud micro- and macrophysics, MO8011, 7.5 credits

Turbulent boundary layers, MO8010, 7.5 credits

Practical meteorology, MO8003, 15 credits (in Swedish only)

If you have NOT previously studied Meteorology or Oceanography

Atmospheric structure, MO4005, 15 credits

Fundamental dynamics, MO4006, 15 credits

Spring semester

If you HAVE previously studied Meteorology or Oceanography

  • Elective courses, 30 credits (see year 2, below)

If you have NOT previously studied Meteorology or Oceanography

Waves and instabilities, MO7020, 7.5 credits

Climate and the general circulation, MO7021, 7,5 hp

  • Elective courses, 15 credits (see year 2, below)

Year 2




Independent project

The Degree Project gives experience of scientific work in meteorology, oceanography or climate physics.

Degree project, MO9001, 30 credits

Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate, Degree Project, MO9002, 45 credits

Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate, Degree Project, MO9003, 60 credits

We encourage you to come up with your own proposal by going to seminars, reading about the department's research or contacting any professor, researcher or PhD student to discuss your idea.

If you prefer to be given a predetermined project, the course administrator will help you find a suitable project during your third semester.

Read our step-by-step guide on how to apply

For our programme, only the basic documentation is needed. No motivation letter, CV or recommendation letter is necessary.

Find out what you need to submit (antagning.se)

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