314260 v.1 Master of Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering)

Introduction

This course is comprehensive in nature and provides multidisciplinary education and hands-on training in petroleum engineering. Candidates completing the course are expected to work as fully qualified petroleum engineers requiring minimum supervision in the upstream oil and gas industry. The teaching staff in the Department are professionals with many years of working experience in the oil and gas industry. The final semester (Petroleum Engineering Thesis 601) may be on campus or work-based.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An honours degree in petroleum engineering or equivalent with demonstrated capacity for research is essential. Graduates of the Master of Petroleum Engineering (314263) who have achieved a minimum mark of 65% in all units may apply for admission to this course, subject to approval from the course coordinator.

Specific Requirements

Students without an Honours degree in science or engineering are advised not to apply- students who have not studied physics or calculus at first year university should not consider applying.

Note

This course is fee-paying for International Students and commonwealth supported for Domestic Students.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is four semesters full time study or part time equivalent.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Master of Petroleum Engineering, Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

Course Organisation

The course takes two years to complete, with four units per semester for the first three semesters and a final thesis during the fourth (final) semester. Completion of the two year course allows international students the opportunity to apply for Permanent Residency status, so that contacts obtained with industry during the thesis component may allow sponsorship.

Professional Recognition

Students completing this course may apply for Acting Membership of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (U.S.)

Career Opportunities

There is a strong requirement for qualified petroleum engineers in the Australian oil and gas industry, as well as in the rest of the world. The course is comprehensive in nature and provides multidisciplinary education and hands-on training in petroleumengineering. Candidates completing the course are expected to work as fully qualified petroleum engineers requiring minimum supervision in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.