Doctor of Philosophy Programme Atmospheric Sciences
Curriculum (2009W)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Dauer/ECTS-AP
6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
English
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences
Qualification Level
Doctorate (Third Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 8, EQR/NQR: Level 8
ISCED-F
0532 Earth Sciences
Study Code
UC 094 xxx | UC 794 645 xxx
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the PhD Programme Atmospheric Sciences will give you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this PhD degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria have to be fulfilled for enrolment in the PhD Programme Atmospheric Sciences, how long the programme takes, which modules have to be completed and much more.
The curriculum 2009W currently applies to the PhD Programme Atmospheric Sciences.
Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 20 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 20 2014, Issue 4, No. 39 (Equivalence list)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 17 2014, Issue 30, No. 499 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 17 2009, Issue 41, No. 178
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Diploma Programme Meteorology
- Master's Programme Atmosphere Sciences
- Master's Programme Environmental Meteorology
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules und Dissertation
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Modules 35 ECTS-Credits | Dissertation 145 ECTS-Credits |
| PhD-Concept5 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills5 ECTS-Credits Analysis and Discussion of Research Results3 ECTS-Credits Scientific Core Skills 12 ECTS-Credits Participation at the Academic Discussion5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defence5 ECTS-Credits | The dissertation is a piece of scientific work in a special field of the atmospheric sciences which – in contrast to a diploma or master's thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation can also consist of articles that are related in terms of subject matter or methods. The quality criteria mentioned in the curriculum are valid. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee), and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject‐related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies. If work on the dissertation requires monetary or non‐monetary resources from university institutions, the allocation of these resources is possible only if the head of the respective institution has been informed of the planned allocation and has not vetoed it within one month because of significant negative influence on teaching and research. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. |
Qualification Profile and Skills
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Atmospheric Sciences have a systematic understanding of their research discipline and the methods employed by research in this field. Through their submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates of this programme have made their own contribution to research which widens boundaries of knowledge and conforms to the evaluation standards of experts. They develop scientific questions and independently subject them to critical analysis.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Atmospheric Sciences are able to independently elaborate and present issues in the natural sciences on a very high level of subject-related and methodical expertise. Additionally, students acquire general scientific and communicative competences required from successful professional scientists in leading positions in an academic, industrial, or public environment.
The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Atmospheric Sciences offers scientific development in the academic area and research institutions. The career fields for graduates range from public service and private companies concerned with weather and climate (climate change, air quality, hydrology, natural hazards, alternative energies, environment, consulting, (re-)insurance, engineering and planning offices, transport).
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 72.1 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 16.9 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 7.5 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 3.5 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies - Recognition of exams
ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Georg Mayr
Dean of Studies (01.03.2024)
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Gertraud Meißl
Informations for students with disabilities
Disability office