1. University of Aberdeen
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  4. MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience

MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Aberdeen

Program Overview

Running since 1973, the MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience programme is internationally regarded as one of the top vocational training pathways into the energy industry. Based in the heart of the UK energy sector, IPG provides world-renowned training in the practical and technical skills required by the global hydrocarbon exploration and production industry, with input and support from major oil and gas operators.The MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand the subsurface and hydrocarbons stored there.IPG receives detailed input and support from the energy industry, ensuring it remains current and relevant, particularly as we move forward toward net-zero. The curriculum focuses on all aspects of upstream geoscience, including exploration, field appraisal and development, maximising recovery from mature fields, as well as considerations for repurposing depleted fields for carbon storage.

Program Key Stats

£31000 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A Geology or Geophysics degree at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level (or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). Evidence of high marks in the following key subjects is important for admission: Oil & Gas/Petroleum Hydrocarbons (not Engineering-based), Sedimentology, Petroleum Geology, Geophysics, Basin Analysis, Geochemistry and independent project work. IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0. Degree Transcript, Personal Statement, Degree Certificate, CV

Career Options

  • Exploration Geologist
  • Exploration Geoscientist
  • Petrophysicist
  • Project Geoscientist
  • Regional Exploration Geoscientist
  • Senior Geologist

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