About the programme
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.
Entry requirements
Academic 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; OR
- 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; OR
- 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; OR
- 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).
Note: 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.
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
- MUET: Minimum band of 3.5
- IELTS Academic: Minimum score of 5.0
- CEFR: B1 (High B1)
- Pearson Test: Minimum score of 47
- TOEFL Essentials (Online): Minimum score of 7.5
- TOEFL IBT: Total and Section Score: 3, Total Score: 44+
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: Minimum score of 154
- Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum score of 154
- Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS: Minimum score of 107
OR First degree from university where the medium of instruction is English.
What you’ll study
Compulsory and Discipline Core
- Research Methodology
- Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
- Formation Evaluation
- Advanced Reservoir Simulation
- Field Development Project I
- Safety Health and Environmental Management
- Drilling Engineering
- Advanced Reservoir Management
- Production Engineering
- Field Development Project II
Elective Courses (Choose 2)
- Industrial Revolution 4.0
- Data Science for Decision Making
- Well Test Analysis
- Engineers in Society
Career pathways
Graduates of this programme will be equipped with the advanced skills and knowledge required to excel in the oil and gas industry. Their responsibilities include conducting comprehensive studies for the exploration, development, and extraction of oil and gas deposits. They are also adept at planning, designing, developing, and supervising projects related to the drilling, testing, re-working, and completion of oil and gas wells. Roles in this field include:
- 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
Programme information is supplied through StudyMalaysia. Confirm current fees, intake dates, requirements and availability directly with the institution.