Overview
Master-students basics of petrology, the structure of ore fields and deposits, the theory of the formation of oil and gas deposits within the platform and folded fields, remote sensing of the Earth.
Education is conducted on modern computer programs Surfer, Geosoft, ArcGIS. Foreign lecturers, leading experts from manufacturing companies and scientific-research institutes are invited to conduct lectures and consultations on contemporary problems of geology. For practical training, undergraduates are sent to exploration, geological survey, oilfield, hydrogeological enterprises.
They get the skills of an advanced user of specialized software systems Micromine, Datamine, Leafprog with the skills to create a database of deposits, build a geological, geodynamic model of deposits and ore bodies, and calculate reserves.
Careers
Graduates of the Geology and Exploration of Solid Mineral Deposits program from Satbayev University work in the positions of the chief geologist, senior geologist, technologist, head of the geological party, district geologist, work at the university. The Master's program provides in-depth training in the specialty. At the end of the theoretical course, students conduct experimental research work in enterprises.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Current problems of geology
- Current problems of modern subsoil use
- Analysis of sedimentary basins of Kazakhstan and the world
- Theory of formation of oil and gas fields
- Geodynamics Oil-and-gas basins interpretation of seismic and geophysical researches of gas wells
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Materials Science Geography Geology View 4 other Masters in Geography in KazakhstanWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Contender’s application based on the sample;
- Copies of educational documents with appendices (Bachelor) original;
- Certificate of passing a foreign language test (if any);
- List of scientific and methodological works, copies of certificates, certificates and diplomas (if any);
- Six 3x4 cm photos;
- 075-? form medical certificate, fluorography snapshot (original + copy of 2 pcs.);
- Private personnel record sheet and a copy of the document confirming the employment, notarized or certified by the personnel department (for persons with work experience);
- A copy of the identity card (3 pcs.);
- A copy of pre-conscription certificate or military ID.
Tuition Fee
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International
1500000 KZT/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500000 KZT per year during 24 months. -
National
1500000 KZT/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500000 KZT per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Almaty
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Funding
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