MSc Subsea Engineering

The MSc Subsea Engineering course offered at the University of Aberdeen provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills concerning subsea infrastructure, how it is designed, and how it fits into the greater context of the offshore industry. The subsea sector focuses on the critical equipment located on the seafloor and involves various operations, management, and engineering aspects. Students delve into the technical as well as managerial aspects that are crucial for the successful execution of complex underwater projects by considering design, procedures, and operations.Course Content: The course content spans over modules that give insights into subjects like Pipeline and Piping Design, Drilling Engineering and Well Completion, Subsea Controls and Systems Engineering, Risers Systems and Hydrodynamics, Integrity Management for Subsea Systems, and Subsea Structures. Students will also be expected to conduct an individual project work.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include Safety and Risk Management for Subsea and Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering and Completion, Subsea Controls and Systems Engineering, Subsea Inspection and Integrity, and Pipeline and Piping Design.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to enter roles in the oil and gas industries in diverse areas such as offshore engineering, subsea engineering, and pipeline engineering. Some typical job titles might include Subsea Engineer, Offshore Structural Engineer, and Pipeline Engineer.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.