Petroleum engineering is a field of engineering concerned with the activities related to the production of hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas. Exploration and production are deemed to fall within the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry.
Below are the BSc Petroleum Engineering Universities And Colleges In Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST)
University of Mines & Technology(UMaT)
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)
What qualifications do I need to be a petroleum engineer?
To get on to a relevant degree course, you usually need three A levels, with maths and/or physics preferable.
You also need five GCSEs A-C, including maths, English, and science. Level 3 vocational qualifications in engineering are accepted by some universities – check with them for details.
How can I become a petroleum engineer after the 12th?
To become a petroleum engineer, you must have a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering.
Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering can also work in this field but a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering is preferred first.
Which engineering has the highest salary?
Computer Hardware Engineer.
Aerospace Engineer.
Nuclear Engineer.
Systems Engineer.
Chemical Engineer.
Electrical Engineer.
Biomedical Engineer.
Environmental Engineer.
Is it dangerous to be a petroleum engineer?
Petroleum engineers are often subject to sometimes high-risk work on offshore oil rigs and, as the industry is subject to the whims of the oil market when prices fall, layoffs often follow.
Is petroleum engineer stressed?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that petroleum engineers often work grueling rotations of 84 hours on and 84 hours off while at drill sites.