MSc Petroleum Engineering (ODL) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Description

Petroleum engineering is central to the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of oil and gas assets to meet global energy and resource demands, while supporting the transition to net zero. Skilled engineers are needed to manage existing resources responsibly, develop cleaner extraction technologies, and drive innovation in energy production. Heriot-Watt University is internationally recognised for petroleum engineering education and research and is ranked 15th in the world and 2nd in the UK for Petroleum Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The online MSc Petroleum Engineering combines applied technical knowledge, research expertise, and industry engagement to develop highly skilled professionals prepared to tackle the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Intake Month(s)

January, May, September

Course Structure

Drilling Engineering
Formation Evaluation
Geoscience with Integrated Data Science
Reservoir Engineering
Petroleum Economics
Production Technology
Reservoir Simulation
Reservoir Engineering - Well Test Analysis
Field Development Project
Individual Project

Entry Requirement

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline
or demonstrate equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution.

Applicants will need good mathematical ability to succeed on their programmes. Students should have experience in university level mathematics of the sort commonly encountered on engineering degrees (e.g. a pass, or passes, in previous university level maths-based courses/modules) and be confident in further development of these skills.

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