PgCert Drilling and Well Engineering at Robert Gordon University

PgCert is an exit award within the Drilling and Well Engineering course. The MSc Drilling and Well Engineering degree is aimed at graduates who have a relevant academic background, as well as industry practitioners who possess appropriate industry experience. The course focuses on the effective well construction, and aims to develop high levels of professional skills in the key areas of well design, drilling and operations management. You will benefit from the academics teaching this course, who have a wealth of industry experience.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Term 1, you will study modules such as Subsurface, Wells, Facilities and Innovation and Sustainability. On completion, you could exit this stage with a PgCert Drilling and Well Engineering. In Term 2, you will study topics including Well Completions and Subsea Systems, Sustainable Enterprise Development, Drilling Operations Management and Advanced Well Engineering.

Career pathways

You are encouraged to take industry-driven research projects for your thesis which ensures the relevance of your work and provides you with enhanced employability opportunities. Additionally, you will benefit from several guest lecturers which will enrich your learning experience and future career prospects.

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