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.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
- M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & ConservationWildlife Biology & Conservation · Postgraduate
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- M.A. / M.Sc. in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability StudiesM.Sc. in Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies · Postgraduate
- M.A. / M.Sc. in Regulatory Policy and GovernanceM.Sc. in Regulatory Policy and Governance · Postgraduate
- M.A. / M.Sc. in Urban Policy & GovernanceM.Sc. in Urban Policy & Governance · Postgraduate
- M.A. / M.Sc. in Water Policy and GovernanceM.Sc. in Water Policy and Governance · Postgraduate
- Master of Sciences in Analyticss in Analytics · Postgraduate
Techno Global University
- M.Sc.(Sciences)Sciences · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.AgricultureAgriculture · Postgraduate
Telangana University
- M.Sc. Applied StatisticsM.Sc. Applied Statistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyM.Sc. Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BotanyM.Sc. Botany · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)M.Sc. Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsM.Sc. Mathematics · Postgraduate
TERI School of Advanced Studies
- Five - year Integrated PG Programme (FYIPP) in Biotechnology (M.Sc.)General · Postgraduate
- Five - year Integrated PG Programme (FYIPP) in Data Science (M.Sc.)General · Postgraduate
- Five - year Integrated PG Programme (FYIPP) in Economics (M.Sc.)General · Postgraduate
- Five - year Integrated PG Programme (FYIPP) in Energy and Computer Applications (M.Sc.)General · Postgraduate
- Five - year Integrated PG Programme (FYIPP) in Environmental Studies (M.Sc.)General · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Biotechnology - Plant / MicrobialBiotechnology - Plant / Microbial · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Biotechnology - Plant / Microbial - One YearBiotechnology - Plant / Microbial - One Year · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Climate Science and PolicyClimate Science and Policy · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Climate Science and Policy - One YearClimate Science and Policy - One Year · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. EconomicsEconomics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Economics - One YearEconomics - One Year · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Energy Studies and ManagementEnergy Studies and Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Energy Studies and Management - One YearEnergy Studies and Management - One Year · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource ManagementEnvironmental Studies and Resource Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource Management - One YearEnvironmental Studies and Resource Management - One Year · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeoinformaticsGeoinformatics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Geoinformatics - One YearGeoinformatics - One Year · 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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