MSc in Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Geosciences
- About the programmes
Are you interested in the exploration and production of oil and gas? Would you like to develop knowledge crucial to value creation and the safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly exploration of the natural resources on the continental shelf?
Photo: Platform leg, Åsgard. OLF
These two international Master programmes is taught in English, and fully integrates Norwegian and foreign students. All courses award 7.5 ECTS credits.
The programmes focus on the following areas of activity:
- Exploration and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf
- Methods for increased oil recovery factor
- Develop platform solutions and subsea production equipment for great water depths
- Demands for environmental considerations in the northern regions.
Specialization options
Specialization can be obtained within the areas drilling technology, petroleum production, reservoir technology, petroleum geology/geophysics, seismology and reservoir seismology. Examples of specialization could be:
- Interpretation of geological data from an oil company
- Modelling of processes within our fields with calibration tests in the laboratory
- Evaluation of practical problems in offshore operations.
Facts about the progrogrammes
Degree type:
International Master's (MSc) / 2 years
Language of instruction: English
Programme codes:
MSG1
MSG2
Number of students admitted:
Petroleum Engineering: 25
Petroleum Geosciences: 11
Host Faculty
Engineering Science and Technology
International Master's programmes – admission for Autumn 2012
Preliminary application forms will be available in October, 2011. Note that admissions procedures vary depending upon your educational background:
- The deadline for submission of the preliminary application is December 1, 2011 for applicants with an educational background from outside the Nordic countries. Admission procedures
- For applicants with a Norwegian / Nordic degree, please refer to these alternative admission procedures.
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