Department of Geosciences
The Department of Geosciences was established in 2006 and had its first batch of petroleum geoscience undergraduate students in January 2009. In 2011, the department fragmented into two: the Geosciences Department and the Petroleum Engineering Department under the Faculty of Geosciences & Petroleum Engineering. In 2018, a major revamp at UTP resulted in the Geosciences Department being placed under the Faculty of Science and Information Technology. As of 1 May 2025, the Geoscience Department is under the Faculty of Science, Management & Computing (formerly known as Faculty of Science and Information Technology.)
Programmes Offered
Programme Highlights
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Petroleum Geoscience
A four-year course providing graduates with a strong understanding of geology and geophysics geared towards the discovery, exploration and exploitation of petroleum. The programme is challenging yet flexible, designed to meet student needs with more than 25% international enrollment.
MSc by Coursework
Tailored to train young graduates and industry professionals on approaches to explore and evaluate new oil and gas fields and characterize reservoirs. Features a curriculum developed with input from Institut Francais du Petrole, Paris and industry experts, including 14 modules, 2 management electives, fieldwork, and a 4-month Industrial Project.
MSc/PhD by Research
Focused on experimentation in research clusters: Integrated Basin Analysis, Advanced Seismic Technology, and Rock Physics & Reservoir Characterisation. First-class facilities with strong funding support and guidance from internationally acclaimed lecturers prepare students for future challenges.
