The Postgraduate College

Technology / Petroleum Engineering

Overview

Degree awarded:

M.Phil

M.Phil/Ph.D

M.Sc

M.Sc Petroleum Engineering

Ph.D

Programmes:

Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Field of interest:

Drilling Engineering

Natural gas Engineering

Not Applicable

Production Engineering

Reservoir Engineering

Entry requirements:

General Regulations Governing Admission to Higher Degree Programmes

Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities/Institutions recognised by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate College on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.
Candidates with recognised “Research Higher” Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
A candidate admitted to the degree of Master of University of Ibadan who obtained a weighted average mark of 55.0 – 59.9%, or a CGPA of between 4.0 and 4.9 may be offered provisional admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D programmes. Such candidates shall be assessed within three semesters of full time and four semesters of part time registration for the M.Phil/Ph.D to Ph.D conversion. This shall also apply to students who graduated from other universities

SPECIAL WAIVER FOR MATURED APPLICANTS

All University of Ibadan graduates should be admitted to Postgraduate programme with the ordinary level criteria existing at the time their first admission. Candidate who did not fulfill the requirements as at the time of their admission are not eligible for consideration.
Special consideration may be given to candidates, who obtained their first degree not less than 20 years from the time of seeking admission to any postgraduate programmes. Such candidates must have been found to possess special skills or abilities and professionally or academically engaged during the period of 20 years.

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Our Petroleum engineering programme focuses on the exploration, extraction, production, and management of oil and gas resources. Our college provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the technical and managerial aspects of the petroleum industry. Here is a general overview of the course content in petroleum engineering:

Reservoir Engineering:

This course covers the principles and techniques for characterizing and modeling underground reservoirs of oil and gas. Students learn about reservoir behavior, fluid flow, reservoir simulation, well testing, and enhanced oil recovery methods.

Drilling Engineering:

This course focuses on drilling operations and techniques for drilling oil and gas wells. Students learn about drilling equipment, well design, drilling fluids, well control, and drilling optimization. Safety considerations and environmental aspects of drilling are also addressed.

Production Engineering:

This course covers the principles and practices of producing oil and gas from reservoirs. Students learn about production systems, well completions, artificial lift methods, production optimization, and field development planning.

Formation Evaluation:

This course introduces students to techniques for evaluating subsurface formations and determining the presence of oil and gas. Topics include well logging, core analysis, formation testing, and formation evaluation methods.

Reservoir Characterization:

This course focuses on techniques for characterizing reservoir properties and understanding reservoir behavior. Students learn about data analysis, seismic interpretation, reservoir imaging, and geostatistics for reservoir modeling.

Petroleum Economics and Project Management:

This course covers the economic analysis of oil and gas projects, including investment decisions, cost estimation, risk assessment, and project management principles. Students learn about financial modeling, economic indicators, and project evaluation techniques.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations:

This course emphasizes the importance of health, safety, and environmental practices in the petroleum industry. Topics include risk assessment, safety regulations, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable practices.

Few/Some of the Course Content

TPE 716	Applied Mathematics in Reservoir Engineering
TPE 717	Advanced Natural Gas Engineering
TPE 720	Petroleum Economics
TPE 721	Oil and Gas Property Evaluation
TPE 722	Interfacial Phenomena in Petroleum Engineering
TPE 723	Physical Properties and Phase Behaviour of Hydrocarbon
TPE 724	Advance Petroleum Production
TPE 725	Production Mechanics of Complex Petroleum Fluids
TPE 730	Advanced Topics in Oil and Gas Property Evaluation
TPE 735	Advanced Mechanics of Enhanced Oil Recovery
TPE 740	Offshore Technology
TPE 715	Reservoir Simulation
TPE 714	Advance Well Engineering
TIE 735	Cost Analysis and Valuation in Engineering
MAT 780	Probabilty
GEY 709	Sedimentary Depositional System
MAT 782	Operations Research
ECO 723	Petroleum and Energy Economcs
TIE 733	Project Planning and Control
GEY 705	Subsurface Geology
GEY 706	Petroleum Geology
MAT 754	Mathematical Method

Entry Requirement

General Admission Requirements for Higher Degree

The basic qualification for admission to all Postgraduate Courses and Programmes is a first degree of the University of Ibadan or degree/Higher National Diploma of other recognized Institutions in the relevant discipline. Where qualifications are not strictly in the area of admission, remedial courses, which may lead to additional periods of studentship, may be prescribed.
In addition to individual Departmental requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level first degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e five ‘O’Level credit passes at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and subject areas for ALL disciplines and Mathematics for ALL Science-based disciplines, Educational Management and Economics and at least a pass in Mathematics for other Social Science Courses OR Holder of NCE must have credit passes in WASC or credit or merit passes in TC II (obtained between 1967 and 1981) in English Language and four other relevant matriculation subjects.
Candidates for the degree of M.Phil and Ph.D. are admitted in the first instance to the Degree of Master Programme. However, candidates who, in addition to a good first degree, and already holding acceptable postgraduate degrees, may be considered for direct admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Candidate with recognized first degree or higher degree assessed to be at least equal or equivalent to the degree of Bachelor or Master of the University of Ibadan and as recognized by the University senate may be admitted to the Masters , M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D or Ph.D Programme on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee
All applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma, Degree of Masters and Professional Master are require to take Test of Proficiency in English Language. A. minimum score of 40 percent must be attained before applicants could be eligible to be shortlisted by the admitting Departments, Schools, or Institutes.

Facilities

Career Path

Graduates of higher degree programs in petroleum engineering can pursue a range of career opportunities in the oil and gas industry, energy companies, consulting firms, research institutions, and government agencies. Some common career paths include:

Reservoir Engineer:

Reservoir engineers analyze and optimize the production of oil and gas reservoirs. They work on reservoir modeling, simulation, and production forecasting to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

Drilling Engineer:

Drilling engineers design and supervise drilling operations, ensuring the efficient and safe drilling of oil and gas wells. They plan drilling programs, select drilling techniques, and oversee the implementation of drilling projects.

Production Engineer:

Production engineers focus on optimizing oil and gas production from reservoirs. They monitor production performance, identify production bottlenecks, and implement production enhancement techniques.

Petroleum Economist:

Petroleum economists analyze the economic viability of oil and gas projects, assess investment risks, and provide economic evaluations of exploration and production activities.

Project Manager:

Project managers oversee the planning, execution, and control of oil and gas projects. They coordinate activities, manage resources, and ensure project objectives are achieved within budget and schedule.

Researcher/Academic:

Graduates can pursue careers in research institutions or academia, conducting research on petroleum engineering topics, developing new technologies, and contributing to the advancement of the field.

Consultant:

Petroleum engineering consultants provide specialized expertise and advice to energy companies, government bodies, or financial institutions on various aspects of the petroleum industry.

These career paths offer opportunities to work on challenging projects, contribute to the efficient extraction of oil and gas resources, and play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and advancement of the petroleum industry.

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