PhD in Petroleum Geoscience

Course Name:

PhD in Petroleum Geoscience

University Name:

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Campus:

Perak

Qualification:

PhD

Duration:

2 years

Intake:

January, July

IELTS:

5.0 Study Mode:

On-campus

Study Type:

Full time study

Program Mode:

Research

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Yearly Tuition Fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 16,600
2ndYear	MYR 16,600

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Other Fees

Description	Fee
Examination & Viva (Final Semester)	MYR 3,000
Graduate Seminar (Social Science)	MYR 1,500
Research Methodology	MYR 1,500

Note:

+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)

Campus

Perak

Qualification

PhD

المدة

2 years

Intake

January, July

IELTS

5.0

Study Mode

On-campus

Study Type

Full time study

Program Mode

Research

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Yearly Tuition Fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 16,600
2ndYear	MYR 16,600

Other Fees

Description	Fee
Examination & Viva (Final Semester)	MYR 3,000
Graduate Seminar (Social Science)	MYR 1,500
Research Methodology	MYR 1,500

Note:

+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)

Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Geoscience at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, encompasses an expansive array of technical sub-disciplines essential to hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir characterization. The program is meticulously structured to stimulate intellectual inquiry and foster a deeper understanding of the earth’s subsurface systems through rigorous scientific exploration. This doctoral trajectory serves as a definitive cornerstone for an advanced career within the upstream petroleum sector. By synthesizing high-level geophysical and geological theories with practical industrial applications, the program prepares candidates to navigate the complexities of resource identification and production. Candidates are challenged to expand the existing body of knowledge in areas such as seismic processing, sedimentology, and basin analysis, ultimately equipping them with the specialized authority required for leadership roles in global energy research and development.

Curriculum

N/A

Field of Research

Other Fees

RESEARCH AREAS

Research Field	Specific Areas of Interest
Subsurface & Recovery	Enhanced Oil Recovery Unconventional Hydrocarbon Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature)
Drilling & Completion	Drilling Optimisation Drilling Fluid and Completion Cementing Technology
Production & Chemicals	Oil Field Chemical Flow Assurance