Core Skills
Atmospheric science, Weather analysis, Scientific computing
Life Science, Agriculture & Environment
Meteorologist
Meteorologists analyse atmospheric observations and models to understand weather and climate conditions.
Education Route
Use the verified mapped Course and University Programmes shown on this page.
Future Outlook
Progression depends on qualifications, demonstrated capability, experience and role-specific requirements.
Career Overview
Meteorologists analyse atmospheric observations and models to understand weather and climate conditions.
Role and Responsibilities
Work varies by employer, setting and level of responsibility. Typical functions include:
- Collect and validate atmospheric data
- Interpret forecasts and model outputs
- Communicate conditions, uncertainty and risk
Skills to Build
- Atmospheric science
- Weather analysis
- Scientific computing
Education Pathway
The verified mapped Course and linked University Programmes provide relevant study routes. Programme requirements vary by institution and level.
Eligibility and Admission Route
Eligibility is Programme-specific. Check qualifying subjects, prior qualifications, admissions and professional requirements directly with each linked university.
Career Progression
Progression commonly moves from supervised or junior work toward independent, specialist or leadership responsibility.
Sources and Provenance
Occupational scope uses Government of India occupational classification context. Education routes come from the verified Krishnangan pathway graph and official higher-education guidance.
Authoritative sources
Verified academic pathways
Related Courses
Each course maps to an exact validated specialization for Meteorologist.
Primary pathway
Master of Science
Meteorology / Atmospheric Science
- Pathway type
- Primary academic pathway
- Verified programmes
- 3207
Postgraduate pathway
Master of Science
Meteorologist
- Pathway type
- Postgraduate specialization pathway
- Verified programmes
- 3207
Verified programme providers
Universities Offering These Courses
511 verified Universities offer matching programmes for Meteorologist.
North-Eastern Hill University
- M.Sc. AnthropologyAnthropology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiochemistryBiochemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Botany / Plant Molecular BiologyBotany / Plant Molecular Biology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Food TechnologyFood Technology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ForestryForestry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeographyGeography · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeologyGeology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. HorticultureHorticulture · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Rural Development & Agricultural ProductionRural Development & Agricultural Production · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. StatisticsStatistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Postgraduate
O.P. Jindal University
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Industrial BiotechnologyIndustrial Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Mathematics and ComputingMathematics and Computing · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Economics(Agriculture) - Agricultural Economics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Extension Education(Agriculture) - Agricultural Extension Education · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Meteorology(Agriculture) - Agricultural Meteorology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Statistics(Agriculture) - Agricultural Statistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agronomy(Agriculture) - Agronomy · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Entomology(Agriculture) - Entomology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Floriculture & Landscaping(Agriculture) - Floriculture & Landscaping · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Fruit Science(Agriculture) - Fruit Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Genetics and Plant Breeding(Agriculture) - Genetics and Plant Breeding · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology(Agriculture) - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Nematology(Agriculture) - Nematology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Plant Pathology(Agriculture) - Plant Pathology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Plant Physiology(Agriculture) - Plant Physiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology(Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Soil Science(Agriculture) - Soil Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Vegetable Science(Agriculture) - Vegetable Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Community Science)Community Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Forest Biology & Tree Improvement(Forestry) - Forest Biology & Tree Improvement · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Forest Products & Utilization(Forestry) - Forest Products & Utilization · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Natural Resource Management(Forestry) - Natural Resource Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Silviculture & Agroforestry(Forestry) - Silviculture & Agroforestry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BotanyBotany · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MicrobiologyMicrobiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Postgraduate
Odisha University of Technology and Research
- Integrated M.Sc.General · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.General · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Research)Research · Postgraduate
Om Sterling Global University
- M.Sc. Agriculture - Agronomy / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Horticulture / Agricultural Economics / Plant PathologyAgriculture - Agronomy / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Horticulture / Agricultural Economics / Plant Pathology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Computer ScienceComputer Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Hotel ManagementHotel Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PharmaPharma · Postgraduate
Oriental University
- M.Sc. - BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. - Chemistry / Mathematics / PhysicsChemistry / Mathematics / Physics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. - Forensic Science (Criminology)Forensic Science (Criminology) · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. - MicrobiologyMicrobiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. - Multimedia Animation and DesignMultimedia Animation and Design · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.(Agriculture)Agriculture · Postgraduate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Meteorologist do?
Meteorologists analyse atmospheric observations and models to understand weather and climate conditions.
Which education route supports this career?
Use the verified mapped Course and compare the linked Programmes offered by public, verified Universities.
What eligibility should students check?
Check the exact subjects, prior qualification, admission process and professional requirements published for each University Programme.
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