Petroleum Geoscience (Hons) The University of the West Indies

Overview

At Petroleum Geoscience (Hons) from The University of the West Indies graduates will acquire the necessary competencies and transferable skills to be allowed entry into industry as graduate geoscientists and ultimately achieve Registered/Professional/Chartered Engineer or Geologist status. They will gain the confidence to support a career in engineering, whether in industry or in research, and to encourage a life-long learning philosophy by cultivating an open and inquiring mind while developing an awareness of the impact of Petroleum Geoscience on society and on the environment.

Students at Petroleum Geoscience (Hons) from The University of the West Indies will:

• Appropriately apply the principles, theories, tools and techniques of Petroleum Geoscience in the exploration and development of petroleum accumulations

• Undertake projects in Petroleum Geoscience, Petroleum Geology and Petroleum Geophysics

• Have the background and ability to work with specialists in the upstream petroleum industry

• Use their skills to work independently and /or as a member of a team

• Confidently develop and effectively communicate professional opinions in their field and on topical issues

• Have developed a sound basis for lifelong, self-motivated academic and professional studies and for personal integrity