Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience

Introduction

The BSc in Petroleum Geoscience focuses on core geological disciplines significant for oil and gas exploration and production. The program covers both theoretical and practical approaches to petroleum geoscience problems.

This full-time, multidisciplinary Petroleum Geoscience program covers a wide range of Earth science and related subjects, and their application to the full spectrum of petroleum exploration and production. It provides a thorough grounding in the core geological disciplines but focuses especially on their significance for oil and gas exploration and production.

Important topics on the identified modules have been developed to provide a distinctive learning experience for students. Learning outcomes are complemented by the inclusion of an independent final year project.

Programme Objectives

Main Objective

The main objective of this programme is to develop capacity in Petroleum Geoscience through training and research that are much needed in the region, to sustain exploration and production.

Specific Objectives

On successful completion of this programme, the students should be able to:

Bridge and eventually close the gap in the needed human resource in exploration, production and refinement of petroleum.
Engage in research and development in petroleum geoscience and production and network with the oil sector to enhance value addition to petroleum production.
Integrate knowledge and skills relevant in solving energy problems.

Promote a holistic approach to petroleum geology and petroleum geophysics through classwork, fieldwork, and group projects relevant to the Uganda petroleum province (in the first instance) and to nearby provinces such as East Africa, Africa continent and the entire world.
Have basic knowledge in the key subsurface petroleum exploration & production geoscience disciplines.
Have specialist knowledge in sequence stratigraphy, sedimentology, structural geology, basin analysis, petroleum systems & reservoir geology.
Have skills in state-of-the-art technologies (e.g. 3D seismic interpretation, formation evaluation, reservoir modelling & basin modelling).
Have guidelines for the main Exploration & Production workflows (e.g. play fairway analysis, prospect evaluation, appraisal, development & reservoir management);

Have multidisciplinary and transferable skills for working within integrated subsurface evaluation teams

Target groups

1. Direct entry scheme
2. Diploma entry scheme

The programme will be a four-year degree programme divided into 8 semesters, each comprising of 15 weeks of study and 2 weeks of examinations.

Direct Entry Scheme

Ugandan applicants: Applicants should hold at least a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 2 principal passes in the essential subjects (physics, chemistry and/or mathematics) sat at the same sitting. Applicants must have at least five Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) passes obtained at the same sitting.

International applicants

International applicants: Applicants must have qualifications that are recognized and equivalent as per the standard schemes stipulated by National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) for university entry for a Bachelor of Science Petroleum Geoscience degree.

Diploma

Diploma in an Engineering or Science and Technology field from a recognized institution

By completing the bachelor’s program in Petroleum Geosciences, the candidate shall:

Be able to successfully apply advanced and current concepts and methods of the geosciences to formulate and solve complex petroleum geoscience problems.
Be able to apply knowledge and skills within Petroleum Geosciences in a social economic, environmentally friendly, and safe perspective throughout field life.
Be able to contribute to development of geo-based technology for exploration and improved recovery of petroleum resources.
Be able to use geophysical and geological knowledge to interpret and map data for identification of potential prospects.
Be able to communicate information relating to independent work with other petroleum geoscientists and engineers. The candidate will have an excellent command of the terminology related to the subject area.
Demonstrate competence in fundamental geological skills including, mineral, rock and soil identification; interpretation of topographic maps, geologic maps, and various forms of imagery; construction of geologic maps and cross sections; three-dimensional conceptualization; and collection of organized field and laboratory data.
Make critical and independent inquiry in the geosciences including: the ability to gather and evaluate peer-reviewed literature; identify a research question; design and conduct a research plan to collect laboratory and/or field data; and interpret research results.
Gain an understanding of the societal relevance of earth systems.
Demonstrate competence in quantitative data analysis including: the construction and reading of graphs; construction and use of spreadsheets; and application of mathematical skills (ranging from algebra to calculus) for analysis of geological systems.
Effectively communicate ideas, research results, and interpretations using written, oral, and graphical design skills both on a formal and extemporaneous basis.

Tuition fees for privately sponsored students shall be **** USD per semester. All students are required to pay other functional and non-functional fees as may be defined on admission.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Details of the Programme structure are specified below with Contact Hours (CH), Credit Units (CU); where 15CH = 1CU. Contact hours are in form of Lecture Hours (LH), tutorial hours (TH) or practical hours (PH). 1CH = 1LH OR 2T/PH. 1CH also equates to two field hours).