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University of Aberdeen: Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Geosciences |
Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
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.
Hands-on field-based study is a crucial part of our geology teaching, and this programme is no exception, with UK and international field trips where you will apply and develop your subsurface analysis and core logging skills.
The close ties between the University of Aberdeen and the energy industry mean our students can benefit from industry training and projects, as well as professional mentorship and career networking opportunities from companies such as Equinor, Harbour Energy, Neo Energy, Baker Hughes, Hess and Shell.
Our approach and teaching methods also aim to create a close parallel to the way the energy industry works, further enhancing teamwork and communication skills, to allow you to transition from education to employment upon graduation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is 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. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
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.
Hands-on field-based study is a crucial part of our geology teaching, and this programme is no exception, with UK and international field trips where you will apply and develop your subsurface analysis and core logging skills.
The close ties between the University of Aberdeen and the energy industry mean our students can benefit from industry training and projects, as well as professional mentorship and career networking opportunities from companies such as Equinor, Harbour Energy, Neo Energy, Baker Hughes, Hess and Shell.
Our approach and teaching methods also aim to create a close parallel to the way the energy industry works, further enhancing teamwork and communication skills, to allow you to transition from education to employment upon graduation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is 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. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Aberdeen has a long history of petroleum exploration and production, and the City is regarded as a world-leading hub for energy expertise and technologies. This is the only programme of its kind that is sitting directly at the heart of the UK energy industry. Running since 1973, the one-year MSc course in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience is internationally regarded as one of the top vocational training pathways into the energy industry. The programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the subsurface and hydrocarbons stored there. The IPG programme is supported by a number of industry partners, including BP, Chrysaor, Equinor and Shell.
Providing world-renowned training in the practical and technical skills required by the global hydrocarbon exploration and production industry. The programme receives detailed input and support from industry, ensuring it remains current and relevant, particularly moving forward to a Net Zero economy.
IPG focuses on all aspects of upstream geoscience, from exploration, field appraisal and development, maximising recovery from mature fields, and ultimately considerations for repurposing depleted fields for carbon storage. Skills in analysing the subsurface are further developed by field work on outcrops and by hands-on experience with core logging.
The aim is to provide full training in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience. We aim to prepare students to perform a wide variety of technical functions in a multidisciplinary environment. Graduates from this programme are highly sought after and the training offered is also an ideal springboard into a career based on further research or PhD. Teaching methods aim to create a close parallel to the way industry works, providing students with the teamwork and communication skills required to transition from education to employment.
IPG is supported by industry partners including Chrysaor and Equinor who provide scholarships for a select number of students each year. The close ties between the University and industry including Baker Hughes, BP, Hess and Shell allows for multiple energy companies to provide training, projects and student mentorship each year.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is 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. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11600 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11600 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11600 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11600 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11600 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11600 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 31000 GBP for Year 1 |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 20 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and ranks among the best 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The …
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