MSc Petroleum Engineering

The Petroleum Engineering course at the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom, provides advanced study in key areas of petroleum engineering. It is intended for those who intend to pursue careers in the oil and gas industry. The course offers a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on subjects such as reservoir engineering, production technology, drilling, petroleum geology, and well and production optimisation.Course Content: The course delves into the technical knowledge and the processes involved in petroleum engineering, with a focus on the production of hydrocarbons from well-drilled oil and gas fields. It covers key concepts like advanced production engineering and technology, rock mechanics, and advanced reservoir engineering and petrophysics among others.Key Modules: This degree programme includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical exercises, case studies and projects. Key study modules consist of Advanced Production Engineering and Technology, Advanced Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics, Drilling and Well Engineering, Project Design, and Rock Mechanics.Accreditations: This program is accredited by the Energy Institute, the leading charted professional body for the international energy industry.Future Careers: Graduates from the Petroleum Engineering MSc at the University of Aberdeen have gone on to work in roles such as Reservoir Engineers, Drilling Engineers, Production Engineers, Operations Engineers in the oil and gas industry throughout the world.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.