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Reservoir Characterization Interdisciplinary Specialization at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Reservoir Characterization Interdisciplinary Specialization is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Schulich School of Engineering (Chemical and Petroleum Engineering). The University offers an interdisciplinary specialization in Reservoir Characterization to students registered in an existing course-based master’s program in the Departments of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering or Geoscience. The program integrates reservoir engineering, geology, geophysics, and reservoir characterization.

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

To address the broad background of students entering the Reservoir Characterization Interdisciplinary Specialization, there are three streams for completion: Engineering, Geology or Geophysics. In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies (see regulations) and the home program requirements, the Specialization requires: All students must take at least six courses at the 600 and/or 700 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Engineering in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (MEng): . Master of Science in Geoscience (MSc): . In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, all applicants must meet the minimum standards of the home program. Acceptance into the Master of Engineering program would normally require the completion of the equivalent of the Bachelor of Science in Oil and Gas Engineering degree offered by the University of Calgary. However, individuals with more diverse background and industry experience may be considered for admission. Acceptance into the Master of Science program requires the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience plus a course in Well Logging and Formation Evaluation such as Petroleum Engineering 507 at the University of Calgary, or equivalent.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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