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Overview The Petroleum Geosciences - Geophysics at Khalifa University is an internationally recognized center of excellence in education and research in petroleum geology and geophysics, and will be the leading university center of geosciences education, continuing education, and research in the Middle East.About the departmentThe Petroleum Geosciences Department provides high-quality education in geology and geophysics to prepare students for a wide range of successful and socially and ethically responsible professional careers. Graduates can join both the local and international petroleum industry or may find career opportunities in governmental and non-governmental companies. PhD graduates can also choose to pursue academic careers with universities in the UAE and abroad.The BSc in Petroleum Geosciences program aims to provide a high-quality education in petroleum geology and geophysics and to produce graduates for successful, and socially and ethically responsible, careers in the petroleum industry and other geosciences sectors. The program offers a blend of geology and geophysics as they relate to the discovery and exploitation of oil and gas.The degree program also offers an optional concentration in Petroleum Geophysics for students who wish to focus on this specific area of the geosciences. The strengths of the Petroleum Geosciences curricula include an emphasis on geosciences project work and use of modern software applications. In addition, emphasis is placed on the development of professional skills during coursework. Petroleum Geosciences laboratories, including a computer laboratory, are well equipped, and up-to-date geophysical equipment is available for field exercises. The program features a summer field geology course for students following the Petroleum Geosciences curriculum, and a summer internship in industry for students of the concentration in Petroleum Geophysics. I want to find another Bachelor Course

At the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, we offer students a modern educational program leading to a B.Sc. degree in Petroleum Geosciences - Geophysics. We have a strong research effort focused on local and regional geology.

Disciplines

PhysicsGeology

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1Applicant should have graduated from high school no later than two years prior to the current year.Minimum score of achievement in each of following EmSAT subjects: Math 875, Physics 600, Arabic 900 and English 1100.American System - Complete 12 years; Minimum GPA 3.0 (or equivalent) on scale of 4; Mathematics in 3 of last 3 years, Physics in 2 of last 3 years, and Chemistry in 1 of last 3 years; Minimum score of 80 in Mathematics; At least 1 science (Chemistry or Physics) in last yearBritish System - Total of 8 courses 5 - O level including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry , 3 - AS/A levels including Mathematics, and (Physics or Chemistry); Minimum grade of C in all courses

Petroleum Geosciences - Geophysics