University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, UK
Full-time or Part-time Study
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time.
Why
Surrey?
Our Petroleum Refining Systems Engineering MSc will equip you with the
essential knowledge required to work as an engineer in the oil, gas and
petrochemical sectors. Upon completion of the course you will have gained a
comprehensive understanding of oil refining and associated downstream
processing technologies, operations and economics; process safety and
operations integrity; and methods for the optimal design of process systems.
Programme
overview
Created in response to the worldwide shortage of qualified engineers in the
petroleum refining systems engineering industry, our programme combines
petroleum refining (technologies, operations and economics) and systems
engineering (modelling and simulation, optimisation, and process design and
integration).
You will learn about the general economics of the energy sector, oil exploration and production, as well as renewable energy systems. Furthermore, your study of the various aspects of petroleum refining will be augmented by unique work assignments at a virtual oil refining and chemical company.
Compulsory modules
- Refinery and Petrochemical Processing
- Process Safety and Operations Integrity
- Process and Energy Integration
- Process Modelling and Simulation
- Process Systems Design
- Optimisation and Decision-Making
Optional modules
- Introduction to Petroleum Production
- Energy Economics and Technology
- Economics of International Oil and Gas
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Sustainable Development Applications
- Technology, Business and Research Seminars
- Knowledge-based Systems and Artificial Intelligence
- Supply Chain Management
- Transitions to a Low Carbon Energy Economy
- Biomass Processing Technology
Teaching and assessment
Our programme utilises our research-active staff in conjunction with state-of-the-art facilities to provide a range of learning experiences – lectures, seminars, directed study, practical laboratories and project work.
Lectures are delivered by specialised, expert academic staff. Further in-depth knowledge and skills are gained through seminars delivered and guided by experienced professionals from industry, business and research organisations, with the focus on the latest trends and problem-solving methods. You will also work on a number of projects, individually and in groups, supervised by academic staff and focusing on real-life problems.
Modules are generally assessed by a combination of examinations and continuous assessment. The latter will be based on solutions to tutorial questions, reports covering practical sessions and fieldwork, and essays on a number of suitable topics. Each module is examined separately. There is a written final examination for most modules at the end of each semester, although some modules are examined by continuous assessment only. The modules and the dissertation project have a minimum pass mark of 50 per cent.
Entry
requirements
A minimum 2.1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in an engineering,
science or related subject. Practitioners with suitable qualifications and
relevant experience in engineering, science or technology are also welcome to
apply.
How To Apply
For more information on the course and how to apply please visit the course website.
General
enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 681 681
Admissions
enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 682 222
admissions@surrey.ac.uk