MSc in Petroleum Geoscience (ODL)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (ODL) |
| Faculty | Department of Geosciences |
| Duration | Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | JPT/BPP: R-DL/0532/7/0004 (02/30); MQA/SWA13427 |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) |
Who is this programme for?
For working professionals (Bachelor's, CGPA 2.50+, or lower with experience and internal assessment) who want to specialise in petroleum geoscience without leaving their job — delivered 100% online, with technical modules completed in 2–3 weeks each.
What will I learn, year by year?
41 credits total: 6 core modules (18 credits) — Basin & Structural Dynamics, Applied Sedimentology & Stratigraphy, Petroleum System & Basin Modelling, Applied Geophysics, Formation Evaluation & Petrophysics, and Life of Field & Subsurface Risking; 2 specialisation electives (6 credits) from Advanced Seismic Technology, Quantitative & Computational Geophysics, Reservoir Modelling & Characterisation, or Reservoir Engineering; plus Research Methodology, Project Management, Data Analytics (7 credits), and a two-part Individual Industrial Project (10 credits).
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Petroleum Geoscientist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Geotechnical Consultant.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
Hands-on training with industry-standard software (Petrel, Petromod, Jason, Hampson-Russell, Reveal) plus Augmented Reality (AR Sandbox) and Virtual Reality (BaselineZ) tools, alongside industry-provided real-world projects.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Not research-based (programmework programme). Core coverage spans basin dynamics, sedimentology/stratigraphy, petroleum systems, geophysics, petrophysics, and subsurface risking, with specialisation in seismic technology, computational geophysics, reservoir modelling, or reservoir engineering.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
The programme page does not identify a programme-specific scholarship. Malaysian students should check UTP's current financial aid, external sponsorship, EPF withdrawal and education-financing options.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
ODL-specific: 100% online with self-instructional materials, minimum 8 hours of live online class per programme per semester, scheduled after working hours or weekends, with online open-book final exams; technical modules run in compressed 2–3 week blocks.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May, September. The programme page confirms these three intakes. Application deadline should be confirmed with UTP Admission for the specific intake, as the programme page does not state a deadline.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Not a placement/internship in the traditional sense — students complete a two-part Individual Industrial Project (10 credits total) using industry-provided projects for real-world experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my degree isn't in geoscience?
Non-geoscience graduates need prerequisite programmes in Physical Geology and Seismic Method, delivered 100% online.
What software will I learn to use?
Petrel, Petromod, Jason, Hampson-Russell, Reveal, plus AR Sandbox and VR BaselineZ tools.
How long does each module take?
Technical modules are completed in compressed 2–3 week blocks.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Programme Lead
More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.
BBM Programme Leader
Ts Dr Abdul Halim Abdul Latiff
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
Academic Executive
Mr Elmi Johar A Rahman
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE