Study physical processes such as the transfer of radiation, the dynamics of air motion and convection resulting in severe storms, flash floods and hurricanes as you prepare to be a meteorologist at Saint Louis University.<br><br>Ph.D. students at SLU participate in research on heavy precipitation, regional climate and air quality using numerical weather prediction models. Faculty members and student researchers collaborate with meteorologists at national centers and operational meteorologists at the nearby St. Louis National Weather Service forecast offices.<br><br>SLU's Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology requires a total of 30 credits beyond the master's degree, including 12 credits of dissertation research. SLU's Ph.D. in Meteorology may be pursued directly from the baccalaureate with the permission of the program director.