The requirements for entry and for certification for Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering at the Department of Oil and Gas, Kenyatta University are well narrated on this page but as a discipline, it involves designing and developing processes for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth's surface.
A degree programme in Petroleum Engineering from Kenyatta University imparted students with skills in major operations involve in petroleum production which include well testing, drilling operation, oil and gas separation, petroleum transportation, petroleum storage and more.
Details, Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering
- Programme Title: Petroleum Engineering
- School: Engineering and Technology
- Department: Gas And Petroleum Engineering
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Mode of Delivery: On-Campus
- Site of Delivery: Main Campus
- Duration of Study: Five (5) years
- Qualifications Awarded: Bachelor of Science Degree
- Accreditation: Commission for University Education (CUE) and Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK)
Entry Requirements for Petroleum Engineering Kenyatta University
The minimum entry requirements for Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Petroleum Engineering as listed below are for the holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Diploma
KCSE Candidates
- Mathematics - B+
- Chemistry - B
- English - B-
- Physics - B+
OR
- Mathematics - B+
- English - B-
- Physical Science - B+
Holders of Diploma Qualifications
- National Diploma and Higher Diploma holders in Engineering from recognized higher institution of learning.
For a student of the programme to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Petroleum Engineering he must take a minimum of 16 units per academic year and that translate to mean the student must have taken a minimum of 80 units in his five (5) years of study. This include a compulsory practical internal attachment, a compulsory industrial attachments and final year project.
Job Prospect of Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers work at either upstream sector (exploration and production of oil companies); midstream sector (companies involves in transportation of oil from well to refineries); or at downstream sector (companies in refining, marketing and sales of oil and gas products).Accreditation:
This programme is accredited by the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) and the Commission for University Education (CUE)
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