Master of Science in Geology - Petroleum Geology

University of Houston

The Petroleum Geosciences Program offers advanced degrees that provide working professionals the opportunity to earn their M.S. in Geology or Geophysics without interrupting their careers. The curricula consist of focused courses that are delivered in an accelerated sequence to meet the needs and schedules of today’s petroleum geoscientists. The professional degrees are designed to be completed in one to two years from the start of a specialization cohort. More advanced programs can be designed for companies sponsoring an entire cohort (20 students or more) that may take up to two years to complete and require additional appropriate courses to complete the degree. The program instructors are highly-experienced leaders in their fields of study and include the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences faculty as well as adjunct faculty who are highly experienced in petroleum exploration and production research applications.These accelerated degree programs are ideal for graduates holding a BS or BA degree in Geology or Geophysics and want to enter the petroleum industry or are currently employed and want to improve their marketability or professional position within the petroleum industry.