The program is designed in accordance with the mission and vision of the University and the College of Science to meet the needs of the students, the community and the industry at large. The contents of the program are in line with or similar to many universities’ undergraduate programs in USA and in Europe. Quality and excellence in both the curriculum and instructional pedagogy are ensured by following the procedures listed in table below.
Graduates of the PGRS program will encounter diverse employment prospects, primarily within the petroleum sectors. Geoscientists are highly sought after across various domains such as oil and gas industries, mineral and water exploration, geo-imaging and remote sensing, natural risk management, environmental monitoring, forensic geosciences, and archaeological excavation and preservation. Moreover, they can secure research positions in both industry and government laboratories. The problem-solving skills acquired through the petroleum geosciences curriculum pave the way for further educational pursuits or advanced graduate studies in geosciences.
Award
BSc
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BSc
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
AED 60,640/yr
Apply online through the University of Sharjah admissions portal. The undergraduate application fee is AED 360 and is non-refundable; applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay AED 1,500 to be considered in the competitive process.