Oil and Gas Engineering, MSc

Program Overview

The program offers industry-informed curriculum, guest lectures, and projects, preparing graduates for successful careers in various roles within the oil and gas sector.

Program Outline

Oil and Gas Engineering MSc, University of Aberdeen

Degree Overview:

• Aims to create future leaders in the oil and gas industry.
• Provides a comprehensive understanding of all key scientific elements of the industry, including engineering, geology, and chemistry.
• Emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for efficient project delivery.
• Teaches principles of hydrocarbon drilling, well production technologies, reservoir engineering, project management, and safety and environmental considerations.
• September and January intakes available.
• Open to international students with eligibility for the Aberdeen Global Scholarship.

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• Compulsory Courses:
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen:
Online course covering orientation, equality and diversity, health and safety, cyber security, and maximizing university experience.
• Oil and Gas Chemistry: Covers fundamental chemical principles relevant to upstream and downstream oil and gas processes.
• Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience: Explores geological and geophysical aspects of oil and gas exploration and production.
• Flow Assurance: Delves into the challenges and solutions related to fluid flow in oil and gas pipelines.
• Reservoir Engineering: Focuses on the flow of hydrocarbons through reservoir rocks and its impact on reservoir performance.
• Semester 2:
• Compulsory Course:
• MSc Individual Project:
Independent research project based on a topic related to the student's degree program.
• Semester 3:
• Compulsory Courses:
• Well and Production Engineering:
Covers the engineering principles and technologies used in drilling and production of oil and gas wells.
• Safety & Risk Management: Introduces the basics of safety and risk management in the context of engineering.
• Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS): Explores the motivations, challenges, and technological solutions related to CCUS.
• Project Management: Provides an introduction to project management principles and practices.
• For January intake: MSc Individual Project undertaken over the summer period between semesters.

Assessment:

• Primarily through written examinations held in December and May for respective semesters.
• MSc Individual Project assessed through a dissertation.

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Field trips
• Group projects
• Individual projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials
• Faculty: Experienced professionals from the industry.
• Features:
• Industry-informed curriculum
• Industry guest lectures
• Industry-supported projects
• Strong industry links
• MSc projects with leading firms

Careers:

• Graduates pursue successful careers in various roles within the oil and gas industry, often reaching senior positions.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Energy Institute.
• The University of Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen, the "Energy Capital of Europe," providing students with exposure to the industry and networking opportunities.
• The program attracts students from around the world, fostering a diverse and collaborative learning environment.
• Available scholarships: Aberdeen Global Scholarships for international students.
• Industry partners offer scholarships and project opportunities.
• The University of Aberdeen is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024).

EU / International students: £27,000 UK: £11,100