Energy & Environment
Space & Defence
Degree
Meteorologist
Study the atmosphere to forecast weather, predict climate trends and advise on severe-weather risks.
A day in the life
Analyse satellite and radar data, run forecast models, produce weather briefings, and warn emergency services about storms.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths
- Meteorology, Physics or Mathematics degree
- Met Office graduate scheme or operational training
Typical salary
£27,000-£33,000 to £65,000+
Mid-career: £40,000-£55,000
Met Office figures include shift allowances; private sector may vary.
UK employers
- Met Office
- BBC Weather
- Atos (weather services)
- Environment Agency
Worldwide employers
- ECMWF
- NOAA
- NASA
- EUMETSAT
Useful route links
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UCAS course search: meteorology
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
ucas.com
Met Office careers
Current routes into operational weather, climate and forecasting roles.
careers.metoffice.gov.uk
National Careers Service: Green careers
Explore routes into jobs that support net zero and the environment.
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
UK Space Agency recruitment
Official recruitment information for the UK Space Agency.
gov.uk
UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
Search UK undergraduate physics, astrophysics and related degree options.
ucas.com
Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Key skills
Explore related careers
Sources and further reading
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