Petroleum Engineering, MS

Master's in Petroleum Engineering

OSU's Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering program is geographically well positioned in one of the most active exploration areas in the country. The college has strong support from local and national oil and gas operators and service companies giving our students the expertise they need to be successful in their careers. OSU's petroleum engineers will be hands-on with understanding of formation rock, applied mechanics, materials, fluid behavior and application of their effects on reservoir, drilling and completion economics and environmental sustainability. Students will develop a team-oriented problem-solving attitude that is required in industry.

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Program Details

Department: School of Chemical Engineering

College: Engineering, Architecture and Technology

Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus

Degree

Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Specialty Area(s)

Petroleum Engineering

Contact

Prem Bikkina Professor 405-744-5280 Prem.bikkina@okstate.edu

Curriculum

A minimum of thirty (30) semester credits is required by the University for graduation; this requirement is met by the PETE MS curriculum:

Degree Requirements

Core Courses
(9 credit hours)
Thesis
(6 credit hours)

Electives
(15 credit hours)
Written thesis
Defense

SPE SOCIETY OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

The OSU student chapter of SPE exists to connect our members with potential employers and provide opportunities to showcase our petroleum skill sets.

Research and Faculty

Prem Bikkina, Ph.D. is a professor in Oklahoma State University’s School of Chemical Engineering and serves as the Harold Courson Chair in Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Program Coordinator. His research focuses on enhanced oil recovery, carbon sequestration, and interfacial phenomena, advancing innovative energy solutions through both fundamental and applied engineering studies.

- - Prem Bikkina

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Admissions

The Petroleum Engineering graduate faculty consider a variety of factors when making an admission recommendation. Academic background (e.g., the degree program and specific courses you have taken as an undergraduate), test scores (e.g., GRE, TOEFL), and Statement of Background and Goals, describing any prior research experience (e.g., undergraduate research, completed graduate degrees) and research interests, will all be considered.

Application deadlines are January 15 for the fall semester and July 15 for the spring semester.
An undergraduate degree in engineering disciplines or closely-related fields (geology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, etc.) from an ABET accredited program.
GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred. Equivalent credentials are required from an international university.
GRE scores are not required for students with an undergraduate degree in from an ABET accredited, domestic program. Otherwise, a minimum of 160 Quantitative score is preferred.
English Language Proficiency: For international students, a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or IELTS score of 6.5 is preferred.

Cost & Assistance

OSU consistently ranks among the top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for providing a quality education at an affordable price, according to the annual survey form Kiplinger, which is based on criteria that includes admission rate, student-faculty ratio, financial aid availability, low average student debt at graduation, and overall great value. All graduate students admitted to the program are provided financial support, which includes an assistantship, tuition waiver, and subsidized health insurance. Every applicant is automatically considered for financial support and no additional information is required. The School of Chemical Engineering also awards a number of scholarships, which are funded by alumni and industry partners.

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