Petroleum Refining Systems Engineering
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in chemistry, engineering or physics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.
English language requirements:
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element.
Months of entry
February, October
Course content
There’s a worldwide shortage of qualified engineers in the petroleum-refining systems-engineering industry. Our MSc is filling that gap by providing you with the teaching you need to become a qualified and successful engineer.
Our course is taught by experts in the industry. It combines technologies, operations and economics with modelling, simulation, optimisation, and process design and integration, giving you a broad understanding of the industry.
Our MSc will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you’ll need to pursue engineering careers in the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of:
- Oil refining and associated downstream processing technologies, operations and economics
- Process safety and operations integrity
- Methods for the optimal design of process systems.
Throughout your studies, you’ll learn about the general economics of the energy sector, oil exploration and production, as well as renewable energy systems.
Information for international students
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK. We are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey.
For more information please go to - https://www.surrey.ac.uk/international
Fees and funding
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions
- admissions@surrey.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1483 682 222