Oil and Gas Engineering, MSc

The MSc Oil and Gas Engineering is designed to create future industry leaders. The wide range of subjects taught, including engineering, geology and chemistry, ensures that you will gain a deep understanding of all the key scientific elements of the oil and gas industry and an appreciation of how these different aspects work together to deliver projects safely and efficiently. As well as learning the principles that underpin the drilling of hydrocarbons and well production technologies (including reservoir engineering, petroleum geoscience and flow assurance) you will also learn about project management and the safety and environmental considerations involved in the oil and gas industry. Aberdeen is known as the Energy Capital of Europe and with hundreds of energy operators and supply chain companies based in the city and surrounding region and numerous industry conferences, networking and career events taking place every year, there is simply nowhere better to gain industry exposure while studying for your energy degree. Our industry advisory panels help ensure that the content and learning outcomes of our programmes reflect the needs of the industry while guest lectures from energy sector experts and industry-supported projects also help ensure our students’ learning is in line with industry's standards. This degree holds accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Energy Institute, ensuring that the curriculum is designed and delivered to the highest professional standards. More details: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/210/oil-and-gas-engineering/