Sustainable Energy Geoscience, MSc

Program Overview

The MSc in Analysis of Sustainable Energy Geoscience at the University of Aberdeen equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the energy transition. Through a combination of coursework, field trips, and research projects, graduates gain expertise in energy resources, geothermal energy, subsurface storage, and CO2 sequestration, preparing them for high-demand careers in the energy industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• Compulsory Courses:
• Geophysics and Petrophysics (GL5011)
• Applied Sedimentology and Structural Geology (GL5044)
• Professional Skills Incorporating International Field Trip (GL5013)
• Focus:
Petrophysics, seismic data analysis, geological interpretation, communication skills, and field-based learning.
• Semester 2:
• Compulsory Courses:
• Earth’s Energy Resources (GL5570)
• Geothermal Flow (GL5571)
• Subsurface Storage and Sequestration (GL5572)
• Focus:
Energy resources, geothermal energy systems, subsurface storage, and CO2 sequestration.
• Semester 3:
• Compulsory Courses:
• Projects in Energy Geoscience (GL5913)

Teaching:

• E-learning: Online resources and materials are utilized.
• Field Trips: Hands-on learning through field trips to the UK and Utah.
• Group Projects: Collaborative projects to develop teamwork and practical skills.
• Individual Projects: Independent research projects to hone critical thinking and research skills.
• Lectures: Experts deliver lectures on key topics in energy geoscience.
• Research: Access to research facilities and opportunities to contribute to ongoing research projects.
• Seminars: In-depth discussions on relevant case studies and industry trends.

Faculty:

• Industry Experts: Program draws on expertise from professionals in the energy sector.
• Dr Rachel Brackenridge: Program Coordinator and expert in energy geoscience.

Careers:

• Energy Industry: Equips students for roles in energy extraction, storage, and related fields like data analytics and policy.
• Energy Transition: Prepares graduates for careers in the rapidly evolving energy transition sector.
• High Demand: Significant job opportunities in the growing field of low-carbon energy.

Other:

• Scholarships: Available scholarships for international students.
• Aberdeen Expertise: Program leverages the University's leading position in energy research and industry.
• Fieldwork: Strong emphasis on field-based learning and geological skills development.
• Technology: Utilizes cutting-edge technology like the V3 Geo virtual geoscience model repository.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encourages collaboration with experts from various disciplines.
• Transferable Skills: Develops communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills relevant to the energy industry.

EU / International students

£28,800

UK

£13,200