Oil and Gas Engineering, MSc
University of Aberdeen
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The MSc Oil and Gas Engineering programme is designed to create future leaders of the industry. The wide range of subjects taught, including engineering, geology and chemistry, ensures that you will have a strong appreciation of all key elements of the industry lifecycle and of the different areas of engineering required, as an understanding of how they work together to deliver projects safely and efficiently.The interdisciplinary nature of the programme means it is suitable for students from ...Read more

The MSc Oil and Gas Engineering programme is designed to create future leaders of the industry. The wide range of subjects taught, including engineering, geology and chemistry, ensures that you will have a strong appreciation of all key elements of the industry lifecycle and of the different areas of engineering required, as an understanding of how they work together to deliver projects safely and efficiently.The interdisciplinary nature of the programme means it is suitable for students from different engineering backgrounds, including mechanical, civil, electrical, or chemical engineering, as well as other relevant engineering backgrounds.This programme is designed to create future leaders of the industry so as well as learning the principles that underpin the drilling of oil and gas and well production technologies (including reservoir engineering, petroleum geoscience and flow assurance) you will learn about project management and the safety and environmental considerations involved in the oil and gas industry.The programme is fully accredited by IMechE and Energy Institute which means you can be assured that your teaching is recognised by relevant bodies and that you are getting the best possible experience.There are hundreds of energy companies in Aberdeen and the surrounding region, including world leaders such as Apace, Baker Hughes (a GE Company), BP, Chevron, CNOOC, Equinor, Haliburton, Harbour Energy, Maersk, NEO Energy, Petrofac, Repsol Sinopec Resources, Royal Dutch Shell, Schlumberger, TAQA and TotalEnergies. Our degree programmes benefit from direct industry involvement, including industry advisory panels, guest lectures, field trips, site visits, networking and careers events, and industry-supported student projects.

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Yonara
08 Oct 25

It's a great university in general, with loads of research resources and facilities. Terms that start in September are usually very short, hard to time manage..Read more

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Mustafa
01 Jul 25

The campus need more places for students to relax while learning, and need more shops..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have a 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering or Physics. You can also apply if you have: a 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or a high 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, at least two years relevant oil and gas industry experience, and keen motivation.

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£11,100 per year

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£26,250 per year

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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