BSc · Engineering

BSc Petroleum Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Qualification
BSc
Duration
4 years
Region
Ashanti

Overview

BSc Petroleum Engineering prepares you to develop oil and gas reservoirs and produce petroleum safely and efficiently. The programme connects strongly with Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry and gives you technical skills that can be used in exploration, offshore production, energy services and international oil and gas operations.

What you will study

You study reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, well completion, formation evaluation, petroleum geology, fluid mechanics and petroleum economics. You also develop skills in computer modelling, well design, offshore operations, health and safety, environmental management and project evaluation.

Career prospects

You can become a drilling engineer, reservoir engineer, production engineer, completion engineer, well services engineer or petroleum operations supervisor. Career opportunities include GNPC, upstream operators, offshore contractors, drilling and oilfield service companies, engineering consultancies and international energy companies working in Ghana and abroad.

Who this programme may suit

You are likely to thrive if you enjoy mathematics, physics, geology and technology, and can work under pressure. Adaptability, teamwork, strong safety habits and willingness to work offshore or in challenging field settings are valuable.