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BSc in Meteorology and Climate Science

School

Ndata School of Climate and Earth Sciences (NSCES)

Program Code

BSC IN MET

Level

undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Offered as

Generic
BSc in Meteorology and Climate Science

Program Description

Meteorology and climate science help us in understanding and predicting changes in the Earth’s atmosphere. Malawi as a developing country whose socio-economic development is largely dependent on its agro-based economy, this programme is of utmost importance. Over 85% of the total population in Malawi is dependent upon rain fed agricultural production, which is highly vulnerable to weather and climatic fluctuations. Other sectors, including tourism, disaster management, trade, aviation, and health, are also significantly affected by weather and climate.
 
This four-year programme has been developed to meet Malawi’s specific needs in meteorology, climate science and atmospheric studies. It combines foundational knowledge with advanced and applied skills, such as monitoring and analysing climate systems, forecasting across various timeframes and locations, climate modeling, studying climate change and future scenarios, and improving communication and dissemination of weather information, early warning systems, and disaster management strategies.
 
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme can pursue careers in media, consultancy, education, agriculture, the military and national meteorological services. As experts in climate science, they will also be well positioned to work in emerging fields related to climate change, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, carbon monitoring and climate-related transportation systems. The programme has been designed to send out competent and skilled graduates into the industry.

Admission Requirements
Entry in Year 1
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with a minimum of six credits including Mathematics, Biology, Geography and Physical Science

Entry in Year 2
1, An Advanced Level (A-Level) certificate with three A-Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. A pass in English at O-level is also required.
2, A diploma in a related field and three years of job experience may qualify a candidate for admission into first year


Structure of the program

Sem
1

-Chemistry-Algebra and Trigonometry
-Biology I
-Physics I
-Language and Communication
-Introduction to Space and Earth Sciences I
-Introduction to Computer Applications I
-Calculus I

Sem
2

-Biology II
-Physics II
-Language and Communication II
-Introduction to Space and Earth Sciences II
-Computer Programming

-Chemistry II

Sem
3

-Introduction to Meteorology
-Weather and Climate Fundamentals
-Calculus II
-Atmospheric Physics I
-Physics III
-Fortran Programming
-Classical Mechanics

Sem
4

-Applied Mathematics
-Fluid Mechanics I
-Atmospheric Physics
-Fieldwork
-Atmospheric Physics II
-Environmental Chemistry
-Air Pollution

Sem
5

-Probability and Statistics
-GIS and Remote Sensing
-Tropical Meteorology
-Dynamics of Weather Systems
-Practical Weather Observation and Climate Forecasting
-Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics and Climate Processes

Sem
6

-Numerical Methods
-Dynamics of Weather Systems II
-Satellite and Radar Meteorology I
-Tropical Meteorology II
-Aviation Meteorology
-Grometeorology

Sem
7

-Satellite and Radar Meteorology II
-Disaster Risk Management I
-Hydrometeorology
-Statistical Climatology
-Research Project 1
-Atmospheric Pollution and Regulations

Sem
8

-Climate Information Communication and Dissemination
-Boundary Layer Meteorology
-Climate Change Science and Policy
-Advanced Climate Modelling
-Research Project II
-Disaster Risk Management II

Malawians

Government Sponsored
650,000 MWK per year
Self Sponsored
1,250,000 MWK per year

SADC Citizen

Total Fees
4,500 USD per year

Non-SADC Citizen

Total Fees
5,000 USD per year

Eligibility

The admission of applicants will be at the discretion of the Malawi University of Science and Technology. However, applicants will have to conform to the following criteria:

Normal Entry
• MSCE with a minimum of six credits including Maths, Biology, Geography and Physical Science and at least a pass in English,
• Advanced Level (A Level) certificate with 3 A level passes in Maths and Physics and Chemistry. A Pass in English at O level is a must. The student with A level will be admitted into second year.
• Diploma in a related field and three years job experience will be admitted in first year.

Mature Entry
Diploma in Meteorology with three years of experience will be admitted in second year.