University of Benin, UNIBEN Geosciences & Petroleum Engineering Admission Form for 2023/2024 Academic Session

THE PROGRAMMES AND DISTINCTIVENESS:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following postgraduate programmes of the NNPC/Shell JV Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin:

M.Sc. Integrated Petroleum Exploration and Evaluation Studies (Geology Option)
M.Sc. Integrated Petroleum Exploration and Evaluation Studies (Geophysics Option)
M.Sc. Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Production Studies

TARGET STUDENTS:

The programmes are intended for highly motivated graduates wishing to pursue professional careers in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, including practising professionals currently employed in the Exploration and Production industry as well as Geoscience Agencies and Consulting firms or organizations.

DURATION:

The programmes will be offered on full-time basis for a full period of 18 calendar months which includes a mandatory six months internship in an Exploration &Production Company or other Geosciences Organizations and Agencies geared towards executing a practical research project.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applications are invited from interested candidates as well as staff of corporate organizations and relevant agencies.

Chargeable fees for the programmes are competitive and comparable with the quality of learning delivered. Applicants are advised to apply for external sponsorships.

Intended Applicants must possess either of the following:

First degree from recognized Universities, in Geology, Geophysics or Petroleum Engineering, with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division grade.

First degree in any other relevant fields in the Physical Sciences or Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division grade.

All candidates must provide a brief description in not more than one page of their work experience and current task(s) and how the training will add value to them.