The Petroleum Engineering Bachelors Degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology is designed for aspiring professionals interested in the complex world of subsurface energy and carbon storage. You will explore the critical role petroleum engineers play in locating oil and natural gas, designing subsurface carbon capture projects, and developing geothermal energy resources. This undergraduate program provides you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to address the evolving energy landscape, including both traditional fossil fuels and emerging areas like CO2 sequestration and hydrogen storage. This program offers a rigorous academic foundation in petroleum engineering principles.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, immersing you in core petroleum engineering principles. You will delve into technologies for oil and gas drilling, production, and reserves estimation, alongside techniques for evaluating subsurface formations and fluid contents. Through courses like Petrophysics and Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, you will gain hands-on experience. Upon graduation from Missouri S&T, you will be prepared to pursue leadership roles in the global energy industry, applying your technical expertise in areas ranging from oil and gas recovery to sustainable energy solutions.