Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences
About This Programme
A 35-credit research-intensive master's (Masdar-legacy) in petroleum geology and geophysics, feeding the PhD in Earth Sciences and careers across the energy sector.
Course Highlights
- 35-credit, research-intensive structure with a 12-credit thesis
- Core focused on carbonate reservoir petrology, sequence stratigraphy and reservoir characterization
- Electives in remote sensing / GIS, reservoir engineering and petroleum economics
- Centre-of-excellence training in petroleum geology and geophysics for the UAE upstream sector
What You'll Study
Research-intensive: 15 credits of core courses (including two graduate seminars and technical & scientific writing), 8 credits of electives and a 12-credit master's thesis.
Core Courses
- PGEG 611 Carbonate Reservoir Petrology4 credits
- PGEG 612 Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate Systems4 credits
- PGEG 613 Advanced Reservoir Characterization4 credits
- PGEG 695 Graduate Seminar I1 credit
- PGEG 696 Graduate Seminar II1 credit
- COMM 601 Technical and Scientific Writing1 credit
Electives
- PGEG 623 Remote Sensing for Earth Sciences Applications and GIS3 credits
- PGEG 689 Special Topics in Petroleum Geosciences4 credits
- PEEG 630 Advanced Reservoir Engineering3 credits
- PEEG 650 Advanced Petroleum Economics3 credits
Thesis
- PGEG 699 Master's Thesis12 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Graduates work as reservoir geologists, geophysicists and petrophysicists in the UAE upstream sector, or continue to a PhD in the geosciences.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences or a related field, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.