Petroleum Geoscience University of Malaya

Overview

The Department of Geology, University of Malaya, which offers the Petroleum Geoscience program, is the oldest geology department amongst the Malaysian university. It was founded in Singapore in 1955 and relocated to The Kuala Lumpur Campus in 1960. From its modest beginning with only 4 academic staff and 2 final-year students in 1962, the Department has expanded and evolved into a multidisciplinary department, committed to the development of academic excellence in teaching and research. 

About the program

Each year, the Department accepts about 40-60 undergraduates for their 3-year BSc Degree in Geology and Applied Geology course. As an integral part of the undergraduates’ education, the Department carries out fieldwork training in various parts of the country. 

 The Department is also the hub for the exchange, discussion and dissemination of geological knowledge in the country and the region. It houses the Secretariat of the Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM) and Institute Geology Malaysia (IGM). These bodies actively organize workshops, seminars, conferences and fieldwork to promote geology both locally and internationally.

Career opportunities

Based on direct feedback from Petroleum industry employers, the Master of Petroleum Geoscience Programme has been developed to satisfy the needs of:

• Malaysian and foreign students aiming for a successful domestic or international career in petroleum geosciences
• Industry employers seeking to upgrade young staff to Master level

We aim to produce a new generation of world-class, well-trained geoscientists able to confront the technical and practical challenges of the petroleum industry, particularly as reflected in the Malaysian context.