MSc Applied Petroleum Geoscience (Online)
Heriot-Watt University
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OverviewThe Applied Petroleum Geoscience MSc is a unique degree in subsurface geoscience and exploration at Heriot-Watt University. The degree mainly focuses on exploration petroleum geoscience, but it is closely linked with other MSc degrees and research groups in petroleum engineering and reservoir geology at the GeoEnergy Engineering, Heriot-Watt University. The degree is also applicable to non-petroleum subsurface geoscience subjects, such as CO2 storage and groundwater flow. ...Read more

Overview

The Applied Petroleum Geoscience MSc is a unique degree in subsurface geoscience and exploration at Heriot-Watt University. The degree mainly focuses on exploration petroleum geoscience, but it is closely linked with other MSc degrees and research groups in petroleum engineering and reservoir geology at the GeoEnergy Engineering, Heriot-Watt University. The degree is also applicable to non-petroleum subsurface geoscience subjects, such as CO2 storage and groundwater flow.

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90/101
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42nd
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Entry requirements

A good honours or BSc degree in a relevant Geoscience discipline such as Geology or Geophysics from a UK or Overseas University. We look specifically for proven ability in basic geology or petroleum geology courses, as well as credits in maths courses. Parts of the courses listed above require higher or university level mathematics backgrounds. In addition to the academic qualifications, motivation, industrial experience and personality are taken into consideration.

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£11,740 overall

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The fee for 2023 entry is: Per course: £1,315; Dissertation/Project: £1,220. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

£11,740 overall

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2023 entry is: Per course: £1,315; Dissertation/Project: £1,220. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

£11,740 overall

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2023 entry is: Per course: £1,315; Dissertation/Project: £1,220. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

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Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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