How to become Meteorologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- training with a professional body
University
You'll usually need a degree in meteorology or a related subject like:
- physical sciences
- maths
- geography
- computer science
- environmental science
You might need a postgraduate qualification in meteorology or climatology if you want to do research.
You can find out more about relevant degree subjects from the Royal Meteorological Society.
Getting experience of computer modelling during your degree or postgraduate course can be useful in this role.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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Volunteering
You can get experience with the Met Office 10 week summer internship schemes. There are schemes for different groups, including graduates and A level students who are thinking about meteorology as a career.
Other Routes
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.
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Career tips
You can do a short work placement to find out more about meteorology as a career, if you're aged between 13 and 18.
Further information
You can learn more about becoming a meteorologist from the Met Office and the Royal Meteorological Society.