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Master of Petroleum Engineering

UCSI University

Level

master

Duration

Full-time: 1 to 3 years, Part-time: 2 to 5 years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 61,706 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

The Master of Petroleum Engineering offers a comprehensive and cutting-edge curriculum covering all essential areas of petroleum engineering. Students will gain a solid foundation in oil and gas exploration, production and development, mastering critical subjects such as petroleum geology, petroleum economy and well completion. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with advanced engineering software, including Petrel, Eclipse, NEXUS, COMPASS, and t-navigator, integrating IR4.0 technologies, data analytics and artificial intelligence. This empowers students to make well-informed decisions in the petroleum industry.

Our strong industrial collaborations and partnerships are central to the programme, providing students with valuable insights from industry experts through real-world projects. This unique combination of academic rigour, technological innovation and practical experience ensures that graduates are well-prepared to take on the challenges of the modern petroleum sector.

Key Modules

  • 1Compulsory and Discipline Core
  • 2Research Methodology
  • 3Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
  • 4Formation Evaluation
  • 5Advanced Reservoir Simulation
  • 6Field Development Project I
  • 7Safety Health and Environmental Management
  • 8Drilling Engineering
  • 9Advanced Reservoir Management
  • 10Production Engineering
  • 11Field Development Project II
  • 12Elective Courses (Choose 2)
  • 13Industrial Revolution 4.0
  • 14Data Science for Decision Making
  • 15Well Test Analysis
  • 16Engineers in Society

Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Level 6, MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate;
  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Level 6, MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and not meeting CGPA of 2.5, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessments;
  • A bachelor’s degree in Science and Technology or their equivalents (non-Engineering or Engineering Technology) with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and not meeting CGPA of 2.5, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessments;
  • Candidates without qualifications in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate pre-requisite courses determined by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) and meet minimum CGPA based on (i) and (ii).
  • When candidates with Bachelor of Science or Technology or their equivalents (non-Engineering or Engineering Technology) are admitted, pre-requisite modules in Engineering and Engineering Technology must be offered to adequately prepare them for their advanced study. Degree holders with CGPA above 2.0 but less than 2.5 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • Must possess English competency as per Malaysian undergraduate requirement, whereby the medium of instruction is in English.
  • International Students
  • Minimum band of 3.5
  • Minimum score of 5.0
  • Minimum score of 47
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online)
  • Minimum score of 7.5
  • Total and Section Score: 3, Total Score: 44+
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • Minimum score of 154
  • Cambridge Linguaskill
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • Minimum score of 107
  • First degree from university where the medium of instruction is English.

Career Prospects

  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Drilling Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Field Engineer
  • Reservoir Engineer
  • Operation Engineer
  • Project Development Engineer
  • Mud Engineer
  • Well Completion Engineer
  • Cost Engineer
  • Workover Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Subsea Engineer
  • Offshore Engineer
  • Simulation Engineer
  • Health and Safety Engineer

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