OVERVIEW
Structure & Requirements
Study Plan
OVERVIEW
The MSc in Petroleum Geosciences is a research intensive program at an internationally recognized center of excellence in education and research in petroleum geology and geophysics. Upon completion of the MSc in Petroleum Geosciences, graduates will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, geology, and geophysics to formulate solutions to various geoscience problems.
The Department of Earth Sciences’ goals of its MSc program areÌý to provide graduates with an outstanding education and the research skills required to further their careers and to prepare graduates for further education in PhD programs. Upon completion of the Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences graduate program, graduates will:
- be able to successfully apply advanced and current concepts and methods of the geosciences to formulate and solve complex petroleum geosciences problems;
- be able to plan and complete a research project within a reasonable time frame by integrating knowledge and methods from different disciplines of the petroleum geosciences and using appropriately selected research methods;
- demonstrate an ability to communicate complex scientific problems in oral and written forms in English appropriate to the petroleum and broad energy industry;
- demonstrate self-direction and time management when working independently;
- work effectively and professionally in multidisciplinary teams, as a member and a leader
- be able to manage and analyze complex ethical issues
- raise the overall educational environment of the UAE through publication of scholarly work
Students entering the Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences are required to take a minimum of 22 credit hours of technical coursework (including 8 credit hours of electives), 1 credit hour of Technical and Scientific Writing, and 12 credit hours of thesis research. The program of study is selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisor(s). In addition, students must complete and successfully defend a Master of Science thesis.
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Structure & Requirements
Overall Program Structure
The MSc PGEG program consists of a minimum 35 credit hours, distributed as follows: 15 credit hours of Program Core courses, 8 credit hours of Program Elective courses and 12 credit hours of Master’s Thesis. The components of the program are summarized in the table below.
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Program Component
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Credits Hours
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Program Core (3 courses)
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12
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Graduate Seminar I
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1
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Graduate Seminar II
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1
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Technical and Scientific Writing
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1
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Program Electives (2 courses)
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8
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| Master’s Thesis
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12
|
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Total
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35
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Program Requirements
Students seeking the degree of MSc in Petroleum Geosciences must successfully complete a minimum 35 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Course selection should be made in consultation with the student’s Main Advisor.
Program Core (15 credit hours)
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Carbonate Reservoir Petrology |
4 cr. |
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Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate Systems |
4 cr. |
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Advanced Reservoir Characterization |
4 cr. |
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Graduate Seminar I |
1 cr. |
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Graduate Seminar II |
1 cr. |
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Technical and Scientific Writing |
1 cr. |
Program Electives (8 credit hours)
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Remote Sensing for Earth Sciences Applications and GIS |
3 cr. |
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Special Topics in Petroleum Geosciences |
4 cr. |
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Advanced Reservoir Engineering |
3 cr. |
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Advanced Petroleum Economics |
3 cr. |
Master’s Thesis (12 credit hours)
Students must complete a Master’s Thesis that involves creative, research-oriented work within the field of petroleum geosciences, under direct supervision of a full-time faculty advisor from the Petroleum Geosciences Department, and at least one other full-time faculty who acts as a co-advisor. The outcome of research should demonstrate the synthesis of information into knowledge in a form that may be used by others. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voce examination.
Study Plan
Students must consult with their respective advisors on the courses that they will enroll in, the required pre-requisites, and the thesis topic selection. Full-time graduate students must register for 9 to 12 credits, including thesis credits, during a regular semester (Fall and Spring) and a maximum of 6 credits during a Summer term. In the case of part-time students, the credit load is normally 6 credits during a regular semester as well as the summer term.
Students can only register for thesis credits after successfully completing a minimum of 9 credits of the core courses of the master’s program they are enrolled in. It is to be noted that the minimum pass grade for graduate courses is a “C” letter grade. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog to learn about the graduate programs, the grading system, graduation requirements, and other pertinent matters.
