Master of Petroleum Engineering | Adelaide University Calendar

Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

MPEN

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of Petroleum Engineering is designed for graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent in a discipline other than petroleum engineering (e.g. chemical, civil, mechanical). The program is suited to students who wish to gain a petroleum engineering qualification and enter the exploration and production (upstream) part of the petroleum industry. It is also aimed at petro-technical professionals already working in the upstream petroleum industry who wish to advance their technical careers in petroleum engineering. Individuals who have a relevant degree with a strong mathematics component (such as geophysics, physics, applied mathematics), or who have significant upstream petroleum industry experience may also be eligible for, and benefit from, this program. Applicants with adequate upstream oil and gas experience may be considered for mid-year entry.

The Master of Petroleum Engineering is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1.5 years.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Master of Petroleum Engineering

There shall be a Master of Petroleum Engineering.

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

To qualify for the degree of Master of Petroleum Engineering, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:

Core courses to the value of 30 units
Research equivalent courses to the value of 6 units in the form of a research project

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Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 30 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
PETROENG 7035	Reservoir Simulation	3
PETROENG 7038	Well Testing and Pressure Transient Analysis	3
PETROENG 7042	Drilling Engineering and Well Completion	3
PETROENG 7050	Production and Facilities Engineering	3
PETROENG 7051	Formation Damage and Productivity Enhancement	3
PETROENG 7058	Petroleum Geology and Geophysics	3
PETROENG 7059	Reservoir Engineering VII	3
PETROENG 7060	Petrophysics	3
PETROENG 7062	Unconventional Resources & Recovery	3
PETROENG 7063	Introduction to Petroleum Engineering	3

Research Project

To satisfy the requirements for Research Project students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
PETROENG 7071	Research Project	6

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 09:57:05