Learn all aspects of the upstream petroleum industry, including exploration and economic analysis, to prepare for a career in areas like gas process engineering and facilities design.

The Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering program is designed for students who have completed technical degrees or diplomas and wish to receive training for a career in the petroleum industry.

Our courses provide detailed training in specialized fields such as oil and gas exploration, drilling, reservoir and production engineering, oil and gas facilities design and operation, upgrading and refining operations, and economic analysis.

Students can choose which courses best suit their interests and needs in order to personalize their training.

Accreditation
This degree does not currently provide graduates with the requirements to register as a professional engineer. The program is designed to provide in-depth applicable training allowing graduates to function as highly skilled members of an engineering team working in one of the areas outlined above.

Credential
After successfully completing the program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Applied Technology Engineering degree.

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in:

oil and gas exploration
drilling
reservoir and production engineering
gas process engineering
upgrading and refining operations
Related careers include:

oil and gas facilities design and operation
economic analyst