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Petroleum Engineering

Master of Science (M.S.)

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Fuel Your Future with a Petroleum Engineering Master's Degree

Located in one of the country's most resource-rich states, the University of Wyoming's petroleum engineering program is taking bold steps to redefine the future of energy. Our program harnesses the unparalleled natural resources of Wyoming, providing students with unique opportunities for hands-on learning and research.

Whether you're aiming to innovate in drilling and production or lead the way in sustainable energy practices, UW's petroleum engineering program equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact. Join us and become a driving force in the evolution of the energy sector.

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering

About Petroleum Engineering at UW

Equipped with unrivaled research facilities and situated in Wyoming where energy- related jobs abound, UW's petroleum engineering master's is a research- focused program that offers one-on-one faculty access, a strong petroleum engineering foundation, interdisciplinary opportunities and research experience.

Our goal: To prepare the next generation of forward-thinking practitioners and scholars.

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UW's petroleum engineering research groups include, among others:

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What Can You Do With a Petroleum Engineering Master's Degree?

University of Wyoming master's program in petroleum engineering prepares you for advanced practice in industry and further graduate study.

Petroleum Engineering Careers

UW petroleum engineering M.S. graduates have gone on to work in the following roles:

  • VP of Engineering, Trey Resources
  • Lead Data Engineer, Transamerica
  • Senior Reservoir Engineer, Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute
  • Unconventional Lead Reservoir Engineer, MCBU Asset Development, Chevron
  • Meta Trader, lntrametco
  • Head of Global Wells, BP

 

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UW has some of the country's most cutting-edge 3-D printing makerspaces, revolutionizing custom manufacturing for faculty and students. These state-of-the-art facilities enable rapid prototyping and production of specialized equipment tailored to unique research and project needs. By leveraging advanced 3-D printing technology, students and faculty enhance their learning and expand the scope of their research, driving progress and fostering a culture of innovation at UW.

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Petroleum Engineering Master's Degree Program Highlights

UW's petroleum engineering master's program provides an individualized teaching and research environment in which you can build both your engineering and research acumen. Here are some additional characteristics of the UW master's in petroleum engineering to consider:

Industry Partners

UW's petroleum engineering program has relationships with the world's most prominent energy companies including Shell, ExxonMobil, BP, Nobel, Anadarko, Hess and others. These relationships have created internships, technology transfer, facilities in which to train energy experts and other opportunities.

Facilities

Work in some of the world's most advanced research facilities such as the D56000 Drilling and Completions Simulator, the only one like it on a college campus, and UW's 90,000-square-foot High Bay Research Facility, home to the Center of Innovation for Flow Through Porous Media, an advanced oil and gas research facility.

 

Graduate Assistantships

The petroleum engineering program offers graduate research or teaching assistantships to select students.

Thesis and Non-Thesis Options

Choose to do a research-oriented thesis (Plan A) or take additional classes and complete a research project (Plan B).

 

When you left this place, you knew how to run a rig. I had internships with students from bigger schools like Stanford, USC and Texas, and they all asked me how I knew how about the more practical side of drilling engineering. Well, it was obvious they did not have Jack Evers (professor emeritus of petroleum engineering) teach them drilling.

- Joe Leimkuhler, M.S. in Engineering '87
chief operating officer at Beacon Offshore Energy

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department of Energy & Petroleum Engineering

Department 3295, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Email: pete-info@uwyo.edu