MEng Petroleum Engineering
About this course
An MEng in Chemical Engineering, focusing on petroleum engineering and energy systems over five years of study. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual project abroad, and follow a shared interdisciplinary structure before specialising in the third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBB. IB: 34 points with 6, 6, 6 at HL including Mathematics and Physics. In addition for entry to Chemical or Petroleum Engineering Chemistry is required. SL English is also required. SQA Highers: Applicants that present with ABBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended.. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM. Note: BTEC in Applied Sciences is not normally sufficient on its own for entry into any of our Engineering degrees. Good performance required in Mathematics and Physics. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering A Level Chemistry is required. GCSE English at Grade C/4 is also required. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with four at H2 and one at H3. H2 or above in Mathematics and H3 or above in Physics required. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering H3 Chemistry is also required.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Modules
- Principles of Electronics
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2
- CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Process Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Geology for Petroleum Engineers
- Design and Computing in Engineering Practice
- Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a
- Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer
- Petroleum Geology and Reservoir Characterisation
- Drilling and Well Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering i - Fundamentals
- Petroleum Engineering Design
- Well Testing
- Field Development and Petroleum Economics
- Individual Project Abroad (MEng)
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (Ccus)
- The Engineer in Society
- Petrophysics, Core Analysis and Formation Evaluation
- MEng Group Design
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- AI, Machine Learning and Data Science for the Petroleum Industry
- Geothermal and Hydro Energy
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Well Plugging and Abandonment (EG50R2)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Is MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.