MSc

PETROLEUM
ENGINEERING
www.utp.edu.my
KPT/JPS(KR 11414)05/15
Tier 5 (Excellent) Rating 5 Star Rating
INTRODUCTION
Petroleum engineering overlaps with many of
the engineering disciplines, such as mechanical,
chemical, and civil and at UTP we pool
experienced industry professionals and experts
from the required disciplines.
PROFESSOR IR DR AHMAD FADZIL B MOHD HANI FASc, FIEM
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Academic
Hydrocarbons will continue to be the main global energy source and
the fact that these resources will be less accessible and available, more
advanced technology will be required to extract them. The need for
skilled engineers will increase for many reasons, such as new
technological challenges and increasing demand for oil and gas,
among others.
Professionals and engineers who have deep interest in the
exploration and production of oil and gas and would like to further
develop knowledge that is crucial to value creation and safe,
efcient and environmentally-friendly exploration of the natural
resources should register for this programme. Graduates of this
programme will extend their marketability to explore careers in
research, production and/or consultancy within a very international
industry - petroleum production.
Petroleum Engineering is an interdisciplinary feld that applies
engineering principles and quantitative methods in exploiting
subsurface oil and gas reserves. At Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
(UTP), the MSc course in Petroleum Engineering ofers qualifed and
dedicated graduates with a learning experience and industry relevant
research and feld development projects related to the needs of
the multibillion-dollar petroleum industry. Areas of focus include
exploration and production of oil and gas, methods for increased
oil recovery factor, development of platform solutions and subsea
production equipment for great water depths and demands for
environmental considerations.
Bachelor Degree in the feld of Engineering, Science or Applied
Mathematics from UTP or other recognised universities. Applicants
with other qualifcations can be considered if they have the necessary
research experience and could demonstrate their capabilities to
pursue postgraduate studies.
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or equivalent). Lower CGPA can be considered
if the candidate has relevant industrial experience (3 years or more).
English profciency: TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS band 6 or MUET band
4. Exemption may be provided for candidates who are native English
speakers or holding a degree with English as the medium of
instruction.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE STRUCTURE
The curriculum is meticulously developed with inputs drawn from
the experience of Herriot-Watt, UK and experts from the oil and
gas industry in Malaysia and other parts of the world. The course is
designed to accommodate working professionals who would be able
to utilise their work experience in projects. For fresh graduates, there
will be opportunities to work on real projects with various companies.
The course runs on a one-week lecture module at UTP.
Semester Courses
Semester 1 5 Technical Modules
Semester 2 4 Technical Modules
1 Management Elective
1 Research Project
Semester 3 1 Management Elective
1 Research
1 Fieldwork
Petroleum engineers are expected to be able to communicate
efectively with people from various disciplines and expertise. Our
programme is designed to encourage close interaction amongst
students and industry practitioners.
These are 9 technical modules, 2 management electives, to be
completed over 3 semesters.
COURSE CONTENTS
TECHNICAL MODULES
Petroleum Geoscience
Formation Evaluation
Reservoir Engineering 1
Reservoir Engineering 2
Reservoir Simulation
Production Technology 1
Production Technology 2
Drilling Engineering
Project Economics
Research Project
Research Methodology
Field Development Project
MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
Engineering Economy
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Corporate Ethics
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates with an MSc in Petroleum Engineering degree will enhance
their employment and career prospects in the global oil and gas
industry. The degree is also a good starting point for a career in
research and academia.
COURSE DURATION
3 Semesters (Minimum 18 Months)
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
English
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply:
All applications should be made through Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
website http://www.utp.edu.my
Admission Line : +605 368 8407 / 368 8403 / 368 8346
Fax : +605-365 4082
Email : admissionutp@petronas.com.my
INTAKE
Application Deadline

Local International
Semester Candidates Candidates
January 31 December 31 October
1. MyMaster
- for Malaysian students covering tuition fees
(Research/Coursework Mode - On/Of Campus)
2. Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal Scheme
- for Malaysian students covering tuition fees
TUITION FEES
RM59,660.00 for the entire study period.
*USD1 = RM3.00
ENQUIRY
Dr Khalik bin M Sabil
Programme Manager
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Bandar Seri Iskandar, 31750 Tronoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Tel: +605 368 7684/7036 | E-mail : pm.pe@petronas.com.my
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), which was established in
1997, has grown to be one of the more prominent private
universities in Malaysia. Ofering a wide range of
industry-relevant engineering and technology programmes at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, UTP has produced
more than 9500 graduates and currently has an enrolment of
5,700 undergraduates and 1,250 postgraduates from over 55
countries around the world. UTP complements its engineering
and technology programmes with quality education in the
areas of management and the humanities, with the aim of
producing well-rounded graduates exhibiting excellent
leadership qualities and communication abilities.
Rated as Tier 5 (Excellent) University for the year 2011 Rating
System for the Malaysian Higher Education Institutions
(SETARA 11) and achieved the Tier 5 for 2011 D-SETARA
(Discipline-Based Rating System) in engineering, UTP
continues to provide distinctive educational opportunities to
its students.
UTP also places strong emphasis on Research and
Development as it strives to achieve the status of an
internationally renowned Research University. The university
conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with
PETRONAS and other institutions and industries locally and
abroad focusing on Enhanced Oil Recovery, Carbon Dioxide
Management, Deepwater Technology, Nanotechnology, Green
Technology, Biomedical Technology, Hybrid Energy Systems,
Intelligent City and Sustainable Resources. This is evident
when UTP was awarded a 5-star rating by Malaysian Research
Assessment Instrument (MyRA) for its research, development
and commercialisation eforts recently.
ABOUT MALAYSIA
Correct as at 1st May 2013
ABOUT UNIVERSITI
TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS
Situated between 2 and 7 to the North of the Equator line, Peninsular
Malaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. In
the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia lies Thailand, and in the south, the
neighbouring Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia
while Sarawak also shares borders with Brunei. The total area coverage for
this country is 329,758 sq km and the GMT for Malaysia is +8 hours.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. Malaysia is divided into
13 states and 3 federal territories, separated by the South China Sea with 11
states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) in Peninsular
Malaysia, and two states and 1 federal territory (Labuan) in East Malaysia.
The capital city is Kuala Lumpur and the administrative centre remains in
Putrajaya. Malaysia now records an estimated total population of 30 million
comprising multi-racial and multi-cultural citizens.
Islam is the ofcial religion of the country, but freedom of worship is
enshrined in Federal Constitution. Other religions, which are widely practised
include Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and many more. The monetary unit
of the country is Ringgit Malaysia and is written as RM or MYR.
Malaysia follows the bicameral legislative system, adopting a democratic
parliamentary. The head of the country is the King or the Yang Di-Pertuan
Agong, a position which is changed every fve years among the Malay
Sultanates. The head of government is the Prime Minister.
Malaysias key attractions lie in its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers
look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and fve-star hotels sit several
metres away from ancient reefs. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands
that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves. The
country experiences tropical weather year-round. The temperature ranges
from 21
0
C to 32
0
C. Annual rainfall varies from 2,000 mm to 2,500 mm.
Source: http://www.tourism.gov.my