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# Master in Petroleum Geoscience

**Source**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research/MSc-in-Petroleum-Geoscience.aspx
**Parent**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research.aspx

## Postgraduate - Local

- [Entry Requirements](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/Entry-Requirement.aspx)
- [FAQ](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/FAQ.aspx)
- [How to Apply](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)
- [Tuition Fees](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/Tuition-fees.aspx)

## Postgraduate - International

- [Entry Requirement](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/Entry-Requirement.aspx)
- [How to Apply](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/How-To-Apply.aspx)
- [Tuition Fees](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/International-Applicants/Tuition-fees.aspx)

## Postgraduate

- [Master by Coursework](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Coursework.aspx)
- [Master by Research](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Master-by-Research.aspx)
- [PhD](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/PhD.aspx)

## Admission

- [Foundation](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Foundation.aspx)
- [Undergraduate](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Undergraduate.aspx)
- [Postgraduate](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Home/Postgraduate.aspx)

# Master in Petroleum Geoscience

(R3/524/7/0021) (12/29) (A8318)​
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**Introduction**

A broad range of technical fields associated with hydrocarbon exploration and production to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Use this advanced degree as a prelude to a career in the petroleum industry or to further studies at PhD level.​​\

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## Programme Objectives

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To produce leading geoscience graduates who are skilled and competent in research, modeling and development related to the exploration of petroleum industry.

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## Programme Outcomes

To produce petroleum engineering graduates who have the following characteristics:

• Ability to lead petroleum exploration sector and drive the development of nation’s petroleum industry.

• Ability to work in groups and individually

• Ethical graduates with creative thinking, analytical and sensitive to the environment and its creator

• Capable of lifelong learning for professional development.\

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## Programme Highlights

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**Core Specialisation:**

• Rock Physics

• Advanced Seismic Technology

• Non- Seismic Methods

• Integrated Basin Analysis

• Reservoir Characterisation, Modelling & Simulation

• Carbonate Reservoir Characterisation

• Carbonate Sedimentology

• Diagenesis & Sequence Stratigraphy

• Subsurface Storage

• Subsurface Resources and Energy

• Digital Geoscience

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Certification: PaleoScan, Drone Mapping, PETREL and many

Software: GeoSoftware: Hampson-Russel, PaleoScanTM software, SLB PETROMOD, PETREL, ArcGIS, IGI'S Geochemical Software, and many more

Industry Collaboration: PETRONAS, Beicipe, SLB, Halliburton is main

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## Programme Details

**Department:**[Geosciences Department](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Science-Management-Computing/Department-of-Geoscience.aspx)​

**Intakes:** January, May, and September\
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**Duration:** \

- Full Time: 2 to 4 years
- Part Time: 3 to 6 years​​

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**Entry Requirements**

i. A bachelor's degree with minim​um CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, **or**\

ii. A bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; **or**\

iii. A bachelor's degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.​\

iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working

experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by

the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii)​\

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**Research Attachment\**

As per project\

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**Career Prospects**\

Geoscientist, Data Science, Digitalization, Geo-modeller, Geophysicist​\

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## ​Contact Information

**Programme Leader**

Dr. Numair Ahmed Siddiqui

Email: numair.siddiqui@utp.edu.my

Direct Line: +6053687333

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**Academic Executive**

Mr. Elmi Johar Bin Abdul Rahman

Email: elmi.rahman@utp.edu.my

Direct Line: +6053687434

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**General Inquiries:**\
Ms. Nurul Asmira Sulaiman\
Email: asmira.sulaiman@utp.edu.my\
Direct Line: +6053688192​​​​​​​

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## FAQ

[FAQ - Postgraduate Local Applicants](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Postgraduate/Local-Applicants/FAQ.aspx)​​
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