University courses
University courses
Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.
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Selected courseAtmospheric Science
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
- Sciences
English language and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly expected. Required grades differ by university. International GCSEs are not automatically treated as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Physics
Two of Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Chemistry is a common pattern. Forecasting courses often prefer Physics and Mathematics.
- Mathematics
Two of Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Chemistry is a common pattern. Forecasting courses often prefer Physics and Mathematics.
- Geography
Two of Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Chemistry is a common pattern. Forecasting courses often prefer Physics and Mathematics.
- Chemistry
Two of Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Chemistry is a common pattern. Forecasting courses often prefer Physics and Mathematics.
University courses
- Atmospheric Science
Two of Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Chemistry is a common pattern. Forecasting courses often prefer Physics and Mathematics.
- Physics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Astronomy and astrophysics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Environmental science
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Meteorologist
Common route. A specialist atmospheric or meteorology degree is a recognised route. Forecasting jobs still have their own training.
- Physicist
Alternative route. The physics content varies. Check the modules.
- Geoscientist
Alternative route. Useful for some climate and earth-observation work, not for every geoscience job.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.