Masters Degrees (Petrophysics)

Petroleum engineering is key to the functioning of the modern world, providing both energy and materials for industry. Teesside is a major European centre for the chemical and petroleum processing sector, making it an ideal location for individuals seeking to study for an MSc with industrial relevance. Read more

Aberdeen has been a major world hub and European headquarters to the oil and gas industry with major FTSE 100 multinationals located in the city since the 1970s and the city and industry is world renowned for its learning and innovation. Read more

Geophysics involves the use of physical techniques to study the Earth's interior. It involves a range of disciplines, including seismic, gravity, magnetic and geo-electrical methods, applied throughout marine and onshore settings. Read more

This programme is ideally situated to take advantage of the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen city and its industry experts who have a strong input into the programme content and structure. Read more

This programme will train you to understand and effectively utilise the workflow concepts now prevailing in the oil industry and prepare you to work in multidisciplinary teams. Read more

The Applied Petroleum Geoscience (APG) MSc at Heriot-Watt University is one of the top training programmes for geoscientists working in the oil and gas industry. Read more

If you have an interest in the earth in relation to minerals extraction Geophysics offers you plenty of scope to get involved in the profession itself and expertise required to explore different types of terrain. Read more

If you want to study a specific area of geology the School of Geosciences offers an MSc by research degree. Read more

The energy demands of our changing world must balance an expanding global population with a desire to shift towards more carbon-neutral sources. Read more

Sustainable energy and geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in particular, are central components of the UK government’s strategy for reducing greenhouse emissions and reaching net-zero by 2050. Read more

Teesside is a major European centre for the chemical and petroleum processing sector and our MSc helps you gain knowledge and develop skills with industrial relevance. Read more

Please note that this course is subject to approval. Read more