Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology (by Research)

Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology (by Research)

Program Goals and Objectives
The PhD Meteorology Option 3 (PhD by Research) was instituted in 2018. It is intended specifically for MS graduates in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. This capitalizes on the existing and projected collaborative researches among local faculty members of the IESM, College of Science and other UP constituents units. The new program option will benefit the students by providing necessary knowledge and skills to be more responsive to the current scientific and societal needs. Specifically, this option addresses the following objectives:

  1. increase the number of publications dealing with local atmospheric and meteorological phenomena
  2. provide research-track opportunities to qualified students and;
  3. capitalize on the existing and projected local expertise in Meteorology outside of the academe and synergize as collaborative research in IESM.

Admission into the Program
Admission requirements:

  1. a graduate of an MS Meteorology or related field from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 24 units of graduate courses;
  2. at least one publication in the field of Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences in a peer-review journal (e.g. Web of Science or Scopus indexed) in the last five years in which the applicant is the primary author as defined by the Institute;
  3. passing of assessment examination and interview process administered by the Institute;
  4. presentation of capsule proposal for dissertation research and acceptance of a faculty member of the Institute as prospective dissertation adviser; and
  5. proof of English proficiency for foreign students whose medium of instruction in the previous degree program is not English, i.e. a score of 6.5 in the International Language Testing System (IELTS) or the equivalent in alternative English Language qualifications approved by the University policy

Graduation Requirements

  1. Completion of 26 units of Program of Study consisting of:
    • 12 units of METEO 395 Advanced Studies in Meteorology to be taken at 4 units interval;
    • 2 units of METEO 396 Research Seminar to be taken at 1 unit interval;
    • 12 units of METEO 400 Ph.D. Dissertation, which can be taken at 3-6 units interval;
  2. Maintenance of a Cumulative Weighted Average Grade (CWAG) of 1.75 or better at the end of each academic year until completion of the program of study;
  3. Passing the oral presentation of the Dissertation Proposal;
  4. Submission of a progress report approved by the Dissertation Adviser and Reader at the end of each semester if enrolled in METEO 400;
  5. Presentation of a Colloquium (dissertation progress report) as prescribed by the Graduate Program of the College of Science;
  6. Passing the oral presentation and defense of the Dissertation;
  7. Submission and acceptance of at least two papers from the Dissertation Research in a peer-reviewed journal (e.g. Web of Science /Scopus indexed ) in which the student is the primary author, as defined by the Institute;
  8. Oral presentation in an international or national conference within the residence period; and
  9. Submission of bound and digital dissertation manuscript

Description of Courses

  • METEO 396 Research Seminar (lecture), 1 unit (1 hour per week)
  • METEO 395 Advanced Studies in Meteorology (laboratory), 4 units (12 hours per week)
  • Conduct of directed, specific research on a problem in the field of Meteorology. Note that METEO 395 shall be taken three times and final output shall consist of two submitted manuscripts to an international peer-reviewed journal.
  • METEO 400 Dissertation, 12 units (can be taken in 3-6 units per semester)

Residence Period
The recommended residence period is three years. However, the time limit or “maximum residence period” for the completion of the degree shall be no more than five years.

Application
Each application for admission into the program must be accomplished in the Official College application form and accompanied by official transcript of records, two (2) written recommendation from former professors or experts on the field, and the officially prescribed application fee. All applications shall be submitted to and processed by the Graduate Office of the College of Science, referred to the Graduate Committee concerned for evaluation and endorsed by the latter to the Dean for official and formal action. Please refer to the Graduate Office-College of Science website for details.