MScPGDip Petroleum Geochemistry  MScPGDip Petroleum Geochemistry Newcastle University ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567141975Newcastle-University-1.jpg

AIMS This programme, accredited by the Geological Society of London, aims to equip Earth science and chemistry graduates with the advanced skills, knowledge and understanding appropriate for a career in petroleum exploration and its related service industries. The programme is also very suitable for skilled graduates who want to become organic geochemists and pursue a career in academic research. PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION For the MSc you complete a compulsory taught course (100 credits) followed by a summer research project written up as a dissertation (80 credits). The Diploma corresponds to the taught course only (120 credits). The programme begins with modules that cover the origins of organic matter and petroleum source rocks and their maturation. The processes by which petroleum is generated, migrates and accumulates are then explored, as are applications of geochemistry to reservoir assessment and production. Practical classes are given in essential organic geochemistry techniques and there is a module on the environmental impacts of petroleum. A more independent learning style is encouraged in the second semester, with two modules based on the Wessex Basin petroleum province in southern England, followed by a final synthesis showing how geochemistry contributes to the analysis of petroleum systems. A range of dissertation projects is offered, some laboratory based, and others involving computer-based modelling. Students often work alongside one of our established research groups, and some placement projects may be available with industrial partners. TYPICAL FUNDING Please see the School?s website at http:www.ceg.ncl.ac.ukpostgradmscfundingpgt.htm UKEU students ? NERC. International students ? University scholarships. For more information about funding opportunities please see http:www.ncl.ac.ukpostgraduatefunding HOW TO APPLY For the quickest and easiest way to apply please visit our postgraduate online application site http:www.ncl.ac.ukpostgraduateapply FURTHER INFORMATION The programme has a five-day residential field course in the Wessex Basin (Dorset), which typically costs an extra ?260 for meals and accommodation.