MSc Drilling and Well Engineering

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Students should have completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% or above in their country's grading system. The specific entry requirements may vary depending on the chosen program of study. Some programs may have additional subject-specific requirements or prerequisite knowledge.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 or 7.0 with no individual component below 6.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88 on the TOEFL is accepted, with no sub-score in any section falling below 17.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 51.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) in the United Kingdom is fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment by offering a variety of scholarships to support international students pursuing their higher education. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, encourage diversity, and provide financial assistance to students from around the world.

International Achievement Scholarship: The International Achievement Scholarship at RGU is designed to reward outstanding international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their previous studies. This merit-based scholarship provides financial support towards tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarship: For international students pursuing postgraduate studies, the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarship offers financial assistance based on academic merit. This scholarship is available across various disciplines, encouraging talented individuals to contribute to RGU's vibrant academic community.

RGU SPORT Scholarship: Recognizing the importance of sports and physical well-being, RGU offers the RGU SPORT Scholarship to international students who excel in sports. This scholarship supports athletes in balancing their academic and sporting, promoting a holistic approach to student life.

Santander Scholarships: In collaboration with Santander Universities, RGU provides Santander Scholarships to international students. These scholarships aim to facilitate educational opportunities, cultural exchange, and global perspectives by supporting students in various academic disciplines.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: RGU participates in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme, offering international students from eligible Commonwealth countries the chance to pursue master's level studies. This scheme covers tuition fees, travel, and living expenses, promoting access to higher education for students with limited financial means.

Graduates of the MSc Drilling and Well Engineering program at Robert Gordon University are well-prepared to embark on rewarding careers within the oil and gas industry. Equipped with specialized knowledge and practical skills in drilling and well operations, graduates can explore diverse roles across the upstream sector, contributing to the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons. 

Drilling Engineer: Graduates may pursue roles as drilling engineers, responsible for planning and overseeing drilling operations, optimizing drilling processes, and ensuring the safe and efficient extraction of hydrocarbons.

Well Engineer: Careers in well engineering involve graduates focusing on the design, construction, and maintenance of wells. They play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of wells throughout their lifecycle.

Drilling Superintendent: Graduates may progress into roles as drilling superintendents, overseeing multiple drilling projects, managing teams, and ensuring that drilling operations align with safety and regulatory standards.

Well Operations Manager: Careers as well operations managers involve graduates taking on leadership roles, overseeing the overall performance of well operations, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and safety.

Completion Engineer: Graduates can become completion engineers, specializing in the final phases of well construction, including the installation of equipment and technologies to prepare the well for production.

Reservoir Engineer: Careers in reservoir engineering involve graduates working on optimizing the production of hydrocarbons from reservoirs. They collaborate with drilling and well teams to maximize resource recovery.

Petroleum Engineer: Graduates may pursue roles as petroleum engineers, contributing to the evaluation of reservoirs, designing production strategies, and implementing technologies to enhance oil and gas recovery.

Operations Geologist: Careers in operations geology involve graduates collaborating with drilling teams to interpret subsurface data, assess geological risks, and provide insights to optimize drilling strategies.

HSE Specialist (Health, Safety, and Environment): Graduates may focus on health, safety, and environmental aspects, working as HSE specialists to ensure that drilling and well operations comply with regulations and industry standards.

Drilling Fluids Engineer: Careers in drilling fluids engineering involve graduates specializing in the design and management of drilling fluids systems, ensuring optimal performance and wellbore stability.

Directional Drilling Engineer: Graduates can specialize in directional drilling, working on projects that involve steering wells in specific directions to optimize reservoir access.

Well Intervention Specialist: Careers in well intervention involve graduates specializing in activities aimed at enhancing or restoring well productivity, such as well stimulation or remediation.

Project Manager (Oil and Gas): Graduates may transition into project management roles, overseeing drilling and well projects from conception to completion, managing budgets, and ensuring project success.

Asset Manager: Careers as asset managers involve graduates overseeing the performance of oil and gas assets, including drilling and well infrastructure, and making strategic decisions to maximize asset value.

Oilfield Service Provider: Graduates may work for oilfield service companies, providing specialized services and technologies to support drilling and well operations globally.