Integrated Petroleum Geoscience

Aberdeen has a long history of petroleum exploration and production, and the city is regarded as a world-leading hub for energy expertise and technologies. this is the only programme of its kind that is sitting directly at the heart of the uk energy industry. running since 1973, the one-year msc course in integrated petroleum geoscience is internationally regarded as one of the top vocational training pathways into the energy industry. the programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the subsurface and hydrocarbons stored there. the ipg programme is supported by a number of industry partners, including bp, chrysaor, equinor and shell.

Over the last decade, more than 90% of our msc graduates have been employed in the oil and gas, energy and applied industries or gone straight on to funded phd research. a large number of graduates from the programme now hold very senior roles in some of the world's major oil and gas companies. it is clear hydrocarbons will play an important role in ensuring our energy supply for decades to come and form a crucial role in net zero targets. exploration and production roles will be required going forward and that this remains a vibrant industry to enter. by laying down the fundamentals in subsurface investigation, the course will also equip you with the knowledge to branch into other careers that involve examining the subsurface, including emerging geoenergies such as ccus. the dynamic nature of the programme provides all-round preparation for a wide-range of employment opportunities within a mobile, dynamic, wealth-creating industry. you will also benefit from graduating from a programme that truly is recognised as one of the strongest of its kind around the world. career opportunities exploration geologist exploration geoscientist petrophysicist project geoscientist regional exploration geoscientist senior geologist

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Aberdeen has partnerships with the following companies: