MSc Petroleum Exploration Geoscience

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12 monthsProgram duration

Engineering - Mineral and MiningMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

This MSc course focuses on exploration geoscience and develops key skills for understanding petroleum systems. Students will learn how to evaluate sedimentary basins and leads along with prospect generation. Students will also be equipped with the skills to explore for oil and gas (and unconventional hydrocarbons). This course provides a global overview of major hydrocarbon provinces, as well as current exploration trends. It is ideal for individuals wishing to pursue a career in the oil industry working in exploration for oil and gas. It is also suitable for anyone who wishes to focus on field appraisal and development. The petroleum industry is the largest employer of earth science graduates, with good employment prospects in the United Kingdom and overseas in oil companies, consultancies, service companies, government bodies, the financial sector, and in teaching and research. During the research project students normally have the opportunity to work within sponsor oil company offices, gaining valuable industrial experience. Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering at the University of Manchester has well-established links with the petroleum industry. Research is funded by a large number of international oil companies. Many of the academic staff teaching on the course have considerable petroleum industry experience or consult for the oil industry. In addition the teaching team has a very strong group of external lecturers, who are all active consultants or employees in the petroleum industry, and who bring considerable expertise and industrial links. BP staff teach on the course, Shell teaches the Malampaya oil game which offers an insight into the industry.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

IELTS

Bachelor GPA

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

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MSc Petroleum Exploration Geoscience

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Engineering - Mineral and MiningMain Subject Area

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