Heriot-Watt University

MSc Reservoir Evaluation and Management

Heriot-Watt University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Coaching Scholarships Programme

    Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

    The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

    Please contact the provider.

  • Staff Scholarships

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  • The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

    The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

  • The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

  • The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

    The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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