Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.
£20,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
39 to 41 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a degree in meteorology or a related subject like:
You might need a postgraduate qualification in meteorology or climatology if you want to do research.
You'll usually need:
You can get hands-on experience with the Met Office summer placement schemes. There are schemes for different groups, including graduates and A level students who are thinking about meteorology as a career.
You can apply to the Met Office for a place as a trainee on their forecasting and observations course.
You'll need a degree or equivalent qualification in science, maths or a related subject like geography. Other subjects may be accepted if you have the right qualities.
You can do a short work placement to find out more about meteorology as a career, if you're aged between 14 and 17.
You can learn more about becoming a meteorologist from the Met Office and the Royal Meteorological Society.
You'll need:
As a forecaster you’ll:
As a researcher you’ll:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
With experience you could manage a team of weather forecasters. You could also move into teaching and train future forecasters and scientists.
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