BEng Petroleum Engineering
About this course
BEng in Chemical Engineering, focusing on petroleum engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Engineering Design. Students study the fundamentals of each engineering discipline before specialising in year three, and complete a group design project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBC. IB: 32 points with 5, 5, 5 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 BBBB 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: DMM. 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 Mathematics at H2 and four subjects at H3 (including Physics) Mathematics and Physics are required. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering H3 Chemistry is also required.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modules
- Principles of Electronics
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2
- CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Design and Computing in Engineering Practice
- Process Engineering
- Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a
- Drilling and Well Engineering
- Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer
- Reservoir Engineering i - Fundamentals
- Petroleum Geology and Reservoir Characterisation
- Petroleum Engineering Design
- Well Testing
- Group Design Project (BEng)
- Individual Project Abroad (BEng) (EG45PA)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng 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 BEng 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 BEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Is BEng 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng 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 BEng Petroleum Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.