MSc Reservoir Evaluation and Management

The MSc Reservoir Evaluation and Management at Heriot-Watt University is a full-time, one-year programme for students interested in advancing their knowledge of reservoir engineering and geoscience. This course is taught by experts from the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering and includes important topics like reservoir engineering, sedimentology, formation evaluation, well testing, and geomechanics. 

Students learn to analyse and manage hydrocarbon reservoirs using advanced software and techniques commonly used in the industry. The programme combines geology and engineering, which helps students understand how various factors affect hydrocarbon recovery. They also learn about ethical practices in engineering and develop problem-solving skills for challenging reservoir management situations. 

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped to pursue careers in petroleum geology, reservoir engineering, and geomodelling.

Heriot-Watt University was founded in 1821 and has a good reputation for high-quality education and research. The main campus is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and there are also campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. The university is home to over 26,000 students from more than 150 countries and focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to tackle global issues and promote a sustainable future.

In 2024, Heriot-Watt University received the Athena Swan Silver Award for its work in supporting gender equality in science and technology. According to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, more than 80% of its research was rated as excellent and world-class. The university has received many awards, including several Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, for its contributions to education and research.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a 2:2 honours degree in geology, earth science, or engineering, or an equivalent degree from outside the UK. They should also have good math skills.

English Proficiency:

• Students whose first language is not English need an IELTS score of at least 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill component. 
• They can also use scores from other accepted tests or take English language courses offered by the university before starting classes.

For international students, the expected tuition fee for the Heriot-Watt University MSc Reservoir Evaluation and Management programme in the 2025/26 academic year is £29,960. Please keep in mind that this rate may be adjusted annually.

Heriot-Watt University provides various scholarships and discounts to aid international students. The Norway Early Bird Scholarship is available for students from Norway, granting them £6,000 if they accept their offer by April 1, or £3,000 if they accept between April 1 and May 1.

Moreover, the International Merit Scholarship offers over £500,000 for international students enrolling in January or September 2025, with rewards based on good grades and differing by region. Additionally, the Alumni Discount Scheme allows former students who completed at least one year at Heriot-Watt to receive a 20% discount on postgraduate taught courses at all campuses.

Students who earn an MSc Reservoir Evaluation and Management degree from Heriot-Watt University can pursue the following job roles:

• Petroleum Geologist
• Reservoir Engineer 
• Geomodeller
• Consultant 
• Project Manager
• Technical Specialist

Candidates who wish to enrol in this course can use the university's online form to submit their applications. Those who have questions or need support can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors.