The scientific subjects specific to petroleum engineering provide the basic knowledge and tools for understanding the technical and engineering subjects that are taught later. Specific engineering subjects include techniques for drilling and completion of oil wells, techniques for exploitation of deposits through extraction of oil and natural gas, and aboveground chemical treatment of oil and natural gas to obtain energy-producing petroleum pro... More...
The scientific subjects specific to petroleum engineering provide the basic knowledge and tools for understanding the technical and engineering subjects that are taught later.
Specific engineering subjects include techniques for drilling and completion of oil wells, techniques for exploitation of deposits through extraction of oil and natural gas, and aboveground chemical treatment of oil and natural gas to obtain energy-producing petroleum products.
The wide spectrum of technical training provides all the necessary tools to enable students to further explore areas of personal interest or specialise in a narrower field during their working lives.
The introductory subjects provide useful background in the economics of resources, environmental reclamation of contaminated sites, risk and safety analysis of equipment and processes.
The programme is aimed at training engineers who are able to begin working immediately in the oil sector, which is characterised by the high technical and technological skill level required, and by the interdisciplinary and international dimension that demands specialists who can operate in very different socio-environmental contexts as well as developing their relational and communication skills.
Partly for this reason, the course is give... More...
The Study program qualifies the following professional profile/s: | Roles and skills: |
Oilfield engineer | JOB ROLES:
Collaborates on, or is responsible for, an integrated study of an oilfield. She/he interacts with engineers from different disciplines for the characterization of the fluids and the deposit rock, simulates the production behaviour of the oilfield and identifies possible production strategies. SKILLS RELATED TO THE ROLE: - Integrated analysis of data that characterize the mineralized formations - Integrated analysis of production data - Interpretation of production tests - Numerical simulation of hydrocarbon deposits (oilfields) - Teamwork attitude, strong analytical skills, is rigorous and works methodically. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Oil companies - Oil industry services company - Public administrations dealing with the energy sector - Research centres and institutes |
Drilling Engineer | JOB ROLES:
She/he collaborates in the drafting and/or implementation, or is responsible for, the drilling and completion of oil wells. Has knowledge of procedures and materials. SKILLS RELATED TO THE ROLE: - Integrated analysis of data characterizing the formations - Integrated analysis of drilling data - Implementation of an oil well drilling program - Design of a completion of an oil well - Predisposition for construction works, practical sense and high adaptability CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Oil companies - Oil industry services company - Public administrations dealing with the energy sector |
Production Engineer | JOB ROLES:
She/he helps run, or is responsible for, the production of oil wells and surface installations. Has knowledge of procedures and materials. SKILLS RELATED TO THE ROLE: - Integrated analysis of production data - Identification of production-related issues - Design and dimensioning of a gas and/or oil treatment plant - Environmental impact assessment of a plant - Ability to produce concise reports and build relationships CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Oil industry services company - Oil production and refining companies - Public administrations dealing with the energy sector |
Qualifications for further studies | Knowledge required to continue studies |
The subjects contained in the study program are divided in learning areas and defined by the "Dublin descriptors" shown in the chart on panel A4b - expected learning outcomes.