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Petroleum Geoscience (PetGeo) – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Petroleum Engineering| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,600 - ≈ € 23,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This is a collaborative MSc between the University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences, Heriot-Watt Petroleum Engineering (5km distant), and Newcastle University Fossil Fuels. The MSc has its first intake in September 2005.
The Objective of the MSc is to provide a thorough training in aspects of subsurface Geology Geophysics and Geo-engineering, which relate to the Exploration, Appraisal and Development of subsurface resources (such as hydrocarbons), or waste disposal (such as CO2 or toxic wastes).
In its initial two years (2005 and 2006 entry), the course will be heavily accented towards hydrocarbon geoscience - as that is where many of the techniques have been developed.
The course is delivered as part of a 12 month (full time) program that starts in September of each year. There are 2 semesters, each of 12 weeks duration during which the main classroom work is taught. This is supplemented with field visits.
Contents
The programme consists of a variety of geosciences and engineering courses addressing the concepts of petroleum exploration & appraisal. There are 8 taught courses, a team project and an individual project. The taught courses are worth 150 hours of work each, the projects are each worth 300 hours.
In Semester 1 the taught courses include background on how oilfields develop in various stratigraphic & structural settings using the north sea as an example (G11RC), how fluid flow behaves in the subsurface and what exploration methods are used (G11EM), the basic methods of formation evaluation from wireline logs (G11FE), and detailed sedimentology to reservoirs (G11RS).
In Semester 2 the courses include geophysical interpretation and basin studies (G11RB), seismic and sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate reservoirs (G11BA), basin flow systems and petroleum geochemistry (G11BB) and either diagenisis, geomodelling and geomechanics (G11DG) or advanced geophysics (G11TM).
After the taught components are completed there are two research projects. Firstly is a group project designed to simulate working in an exploration section of a major oil company, including both fieldwork to the basin in question and also working on historical data to identify likely prospects for further exploration work (G11TP). The second project is an individual project (G11IP) on any aspect of geology & geophysics related to the subjects covered during the program and can be undertaken at any of the three universities or at an outside company, subject to approval of the project as suitable.
Lecture Programme
* Reservoir Concepts
* Formation Evaluation
* Reservoir Engineering to Exploration Methods
* Reservoir Sedimentology
* Reservoir Geophysics and Sedimentary Basins
* Diagenesis, Geomodelling and Geomechanics (Geology Option)
* Timelapse Multicomponent and Exploration Seismic (Geophysics option)
* Petroleum Basins 1
* Petroleum Basins 2
* Team Exploration Project
* Individual Project
* Field Work
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
For MSc level entry, students must hold: a good (2:1, B average or higher) honours or BSc degree in a relevant Geoscience discipline such as Geology or Geophysics from a UK or Overseas University.
In addition to the academic qualifications, motivation, industrial experience and personality are taken into consideration.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
* 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
* 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
* 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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