Oil and Gas Engineering University of Aberdeen

Overview

A key strength of this Energy Institute-accredited MSc is its interdisciplinary scope. You’ll cover a wide range of subjects, including geology and chemistry, alongside engineering.

As a result, you’ll gain a strong appreciation of all core elements of the industry lifecycle and of the different areas of engineering required. You’ll learn how these elements work together to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Who can study online MSc Oil and Gas Engineering

The interdisciplinary nature of the Oil and Gas Engineering programme of the University of Aberdeen means it’s suitable for graduates and engineers from different engineering backgrounds. It provides a route into an energy sector career from other disciplines.

You can apply for this Masters if your background is in:

• chemical engineering

• civil engineering

• electrical and electronic engineering

• mechanical engineering

• petroleum engineering

• any other relevant engineering field

• applied mathematics

• physics.

Careers

On graduating with an accredited Masters in Oil and Gas Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, you’ll have acquired one of the most respected degrees of its kind in the UK. Your qualification will be recognised by industry employers around the globe.

You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification as you would on campus.

You’ll graduate with an understanding of all aspects of the industry. This well-rounded knowledge will help you access a wide range of careers.

Our MSc Oil and Gas Engineering graduates have gone on to roles including:

• Directional Driller

• Drilling Engineer

• Drilling Operations Support Engineer

• Field Engineer

• Graduate Design Verification Engineer

• Process Engineer

• Safety Engineer.