BSc in Petroleum Geosciences

At Khalifa University of Science and Technology, we offer students a modern educational program leading to a BSc in Petroleum Geosciences. We have a strong research effort focused on local and regional geology. The Petroleum Geosciences Graduate Program at Khalifa University offers students the opportunity to pursue MSc and PhD degrees in Earth Sciences. The Department of Earth Sciences at Khalifa University is an internationally recognized center of excellence in education and research in petroleum geology and geophysics, and will be the leading university center of geosciences education, continuing education, and research in the Middle East. The Department of Earth Sciences provides high-quality education in geology and geophysics to prepare students for a wide range of successful and socially and ethically responsible professional careers. Graduates can join both the local and international petroleum industry or may find career opportunities in governmental and non-governmental companies. PhD graduates can also choose to pursue academic careers with universities in the UAE and abroad.

The BSc in Petroleum Geosciences aims to provide a high-quality education in petroleum geology and geophysics and to produce graduates for successful, and socially and ethically responsible, careers in the petroleum industry and other geosciences sectors. The BSc in Petroleum Geosciences features blend of geology and geophysics as they relate to the discovery and exploitation of oil and gas. The degree program also offers an optional concentration in Petroleum Geophysics for students who wish to focus on this specific area of the geosciences. The strengths of the Petroleum Geosciences curricula include an emphasis on geosciences project work and use of modern software applications. In addition, emphasis is placed on the development of professional skills during coursework. Earth Sciences laboratories, including a computer laboratory, are well equipped, and up-to-date geophysical equipment is available for field exercises. The program features a summer field geology course for students following the Petroleum Geosciences curriculum, and a summer internship in industry for students of the Concentration in Petroleum Geophysics.