MSc Oil and Gas Engineering

Program Overview

Designed for graduates and engineers from diverse backgrounds, it offers flexible online delivery, industry-supported projects, and expert instruction. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various oil and gas roles, including drilling engineer, process engineer, and safety engineer.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of all core elements within the industry lifecycle and the different engineering areas involved. You will learn how these elements work together to deliver projects safely and efficiently. The interdisciplinary nature of this distance-learning degree makes it suitable for graduates and engineers with diverse backgrounds including:

• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Petroleum engineering
• Any other relevant engineering field
• Applied mathematics
• Physics
• Individuals seeking a career transition into the energy industry from other disciplines.
• Professionals aiming to advance their knowledge and skills in oil and gas engineering.
• Those looking for a flexible learning schedule to accommodate work or other commitments.

Key benefits of the program:

• Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI): Recognized as the global professional body for the energy sector, providing valuable industry credibility.
• Taught by experienced academics and industry professionals: Gain insights from experts and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Flexible online delivery: Study at your own pace and convenience, anywhere in the world.
• Located in the heart of the oil and gas industry: Benefit from the University's strong connections with leading energy companies in Aberdeen.

Available study options:

• Masters (180 credits): Complete the full program to gain a comprehensive understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits): Achieve a diploma-level qualification by completing a portion of the Masters program.
• Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits): Earn a certificate by completing a specific set of courses within the program.
• Individual short courses (15 credits): Start with a focused short course and build towards a full qualification later.

Outline:

Courses:

• Safety and Risk Management (15 credits): September intake
• Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (15 credits): September intake
• Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience (15 credits): September or January intake
• Reservoir Engineering (15 credits): September or January intake
• Well and Production Engineering (15 credits): September or January intake
• Project Management (15 credits): September intake
• Oil and Gas Chemistry (15 credits): January intake
• Flow Assurance (15 credits): January intake

Project:

• Oil and Gas Chemistry: Study online and earn credits towards a Masters in Oil and Gas Engineering.
• Project Management: Develop the skills to manage successful energy industry projects.
• Reservoir Engineering: Enhance your specialist skills as a reservoir engineer.
• Safety and Risk Management: Understand risk analysis techniques and legislative needs.
• Well and Production Engineering: Develop specialist skills for a successful career in the oil and gas sector.

Assessment:

The program employs a combination of assessment methods,

• Online assessments: Typically, these include coursework, online quizzes, and timed open-book assessments.
• Written exams: In-person written exams will be reintroduced from September 2023 onwards.

The VLE is accessible on computers, smartphones, and laptops, 24 hours a day.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the oil and gas industry, including:

• Directional Driller
• Drilling Engineer
• Drilling Operations Support Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Graduate Design Verification Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Safety Engineer
• and many more

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