Master of Science in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)

University of Alberta

The Integrated Petroleum Geosciences (IPG) program provides advanced training in geology and geophysics for students preparing to enter the oil and gas industry. This is a joint program of the Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Physics. This one-year full-time program emphasizes cross-disciplinary training and the teamwork that characterizes modern oil and gas exploration and development. Students take a common set of courses in geology, geophysics, petrophysics and petroleum engineering, and additional graduate courses on topics of interest. Applicants must hold a recognized undergraduate degree in an Earth Science subject (e.g., Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences) or equivalent.

Faculty of Science