BSc · Engineering
BSc Petroleum Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
BSc Petroleum Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology trains you to discover, develop and produce oil and natural gas resources. It is worth pursuing if you want to contribute to Ghana’s energy sector while gaining transferable expertise for offshore operations and petroleum industries worldwide.
What you will study
You study petroleum geology, reservoir engineering, drilling, well completion, production operations, formation evaluation, petroleum fluid properties and enhanced oil recovery. The programme also develops your abilities in engineering computation, simulation, economics, safety, environmental responsibility and petroleum project management.
Career prospects
You can work as a reservoir, drilling, production or completion engineer, well intervention engineer, petroleum operations engineer or field development engineer. Potential employers include GNPC, upstream petroleum companies, drilling contractors, oilfield service providers, offshore facilities operators and international engineering consultancies.
Who this programme may suit
You will do well if you are strong in mathematics and physics and interested in geology, energy and complex technical systems. You should be prepared for demanding coursework, collaborative projects and possible work in offshore or remote environments.