About Atmospheric And Oceanic Sciences B.s. in University of California, Los Angeles

The AOS major is exciting, timely, and relevant.

Preparation for the Major

• 1 of two Chemistry Sequences:
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry sequence for physical scientists: 20A and 20B*
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry sequence for life scientists: 14A and 14B
• 1 of two Calculus Sequences:
  • Calculus sequence for physical scientists and engineers: Math 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, and 33B*
  • Calculus sequence for life scientists: Math 3A, 3B, 3C
• 1 of four Physics Sequences:
  • Engineering Physics sequence lectures: 1A, 1B, 1C
  • Honors Physics sequence lectures: 1AH, 1BH, 1CH
  • Life Science Physics sequence lectures: 5A, 5B, 5C
• AOS M71(strongly preferred) or Program in Computing 10A
• AOS 51
• AOS 90

* Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in atmospheric and oceanic sciences or obtaining employment with the National Weather Service or other governmental agencies are strongly urged to select the Mathematics 31A through 33B sequence and the Physics 1 sequence. 

For petition requests relating to prerequisite and/or major requirements, such as substituting AOS 51 and 90 for similar upper division classes, please consult your departmental advisor

Tracks within the major  These are unofficial recommendations for which courses to select based on your interests. AOS majors are not required to choose or follow a track - these documents are purely designed to provide guidance on selection of (mostly UD) courses.

• Meteorology track
• Oceanography track
• Air quality & atmospheric chemistry track

We recommend that students that are primarily interested in climate and climate change pursue the climate change major.

Academic qualification equivalents

• International applicants must provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities attended.
• Applicants should:Have all academics records sent directly from the schools (whenever possible).

English language requirements

• TOEFL (or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) with a minimum score of 100 and no less than a score of 20 in each section.
• IELTS (or IELTS Indicator) score of 7.0.
• PTE score of 68.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Highlights

UCLA Cost of Attendance

Before enrolling at the organisation, prospective students are asked to manage their funds ahead of time. An anticipated budget for international students wishing to study in the United States is as follows: