Overview

Programme Outcomes of the Petroleum Geoscience programme offered by University Teknologi PETRONAS.

To produce petroleum geosciences doctoral graduates who demonstrate the ability:

To create and interpret new knowledge, through original research, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication.

To apply a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge that is at the forefront of field of petroleum geosciences academically and/or in professional practice.

To lead the nation’s petroleum geosciences sector and drive the development of its petroleum industry.

To conduct lifelong learning for professional development.

To uphold good practices and professional conduct.

Programme Objectives

To produce doctoral graduates who are:

Competent in research, modeling, systems analysis and development of petroleum geosciences at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development and generation of new techniques, ideas or approaches and then apply their knowledge.
Able to make informed judgments on complex issues in petroleum geosciences and an innovative approach to tackling and solving problems.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Rock Physics

Advanced Seismic Technology

Non- Seismic Methods

Integrated Basin Analysis

Reservoir Characterisation, Modelling & Simulation

Carbonate Reservoir Characterisation

Carbonate Sedimentology

Diagenesis & Sequence Stratigraphy

Subsurface Storage

Subsurface Resources and Energy

Digital Geoscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 38 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seri Iskandar, Malaysia

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fresh Graduate - Candidates must hold a MSc Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
Fresh Graduate from MSc by Coursework - Candidates must hold a MSc Degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00, 62.5% or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized university

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16600 MYR / year

≈ 16600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12200 MYR / year

≈ 12200 MYR / year

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Overview

Programme Outcomes of the Petroleum Geoscience programme offered by University Teknologi PETRONAS.

Programme Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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