Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering — study plan
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)
- Credit hours
- 36
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 16
- Degree
- master
The Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering study plan at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is an accredited master programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 16 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses (12 credits - select 4) 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERPE 200 | Energy and the Environment | 3 |
| ERPE 210 | Fundamentals of Carbonate Geology | 3 |
| ERPE 211 | Data Integration for Geomodelling | 3 |
| ERPE 230 | Rock Mechanics for Energy Geo-Engineering | 3 |
| ERPE 241 | Multiphase Flow in Porous Media | 3 |
| ERPE 250 | Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals and Applications | 3 |
| ERPE 253 | Hydrocarbon Production System | 3 |
| ERPE 260 | Drilling Engineering | 3 |
| ERPE 362 | Enhanced Oil Recovery | 3 |
| ERPE 365 | Carbon Capture and Storage | 3 |
Elective Courses (minimum 9 credits) 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| At least three 200/300-level technical courses at KAUST | 0 |
Research / Capstone and Seminar (15 credits) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERPE 297 | Thesis Research | 12 |
| ERPE 299 | Directed Research | 6 |
| ERPE 295 | Summer Internship | 0 |
| ERPE 398 | Graduate Seminar (non-credit) | 0 |
| WE 100 | Winter Enrichment Program (non-credit) | 0 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
How many credit hours is Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 16 courses.
How many years is Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering award?
Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.