Bachelor of Science in Meteorology | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Meteorology at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that trains students in the scientific study of the atmosphere — weather systems, climate processes, atmospheric physics, and meteorological forecasting. Meteorologists are in demand across South Africa's aviation sector, agricultural industry, mining operations, disaster risk management, and climate change adaptation programmes — all of which depend on accurate weather information and forecasting. UP's meteorology programme is closely linked with the South African Weather Service (SAWS), providing students with insights into the operational side of South African meteorology and career pathways in weather forecasting and climate services.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Science: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 34 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics70%Required
Physical Sciences60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Weather Forecaster – Produce weather forecasts for South Africa’s general public, aviation, agriculture, and maritime sectors at the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Aviation Meteorologist – Provide specialised weather services, TAFs, and ATIS information for South African airports and the civil aviation sector through SAWS or airline meteorology services.
Climate Change Researcher – Study long-term climate trends, model future climate scenarios, and evaluate climate change impacts for South African universities, government departments, or CGCSA.
Agricultural Meteorologist – Provide weather and climate advisory services to South African farmers, agribusinesses, and water resource managers to optimise production and water use planning.
Disaster Risk Management Meteorologist – Support South African disaster management agencies in flood, drought, and severe weather early warning systems and risk reduction programmes.

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