The deadline to apply for this program is May 2024.
Key information
Curriculum code: 4676
Trimester system: 3 semesters per academic year
Duration: 1 year full-time (Study Plan B) or 1.4 year full-time (Study Plan A)
Fees (per semester): Thai students 33,500 THB International students 93,500 THB
About the program
The MSc in Energy Geosciences (formerly Petroleum Geoscience) at Chulalongkorn University is a postgraduate program that focuses on the study of the geological aspects of energy resources in the energy transition.
The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the geology of energy resources for a low-carbon future, as well as the environmental and economic implications of their extraction and use.
Our program provides students with a broader understanding of energy resources, including not only fossil fuels but also renewable energy sources such as geothermal, wind, and solar energy.
Our teaching also provides students with the latest knowledge and tools necessary to keep up with these advancements and work with cutting-edge technologies. This allows graduates to pursue careers in a wider range of industries, including not only oil and gas but also renewable energy, environmental consulting, and mining.
Study plans
There are two types of study plan: Study Plan A (4 semesters) and Study Plan B (3 semesters).
List of compulsory courses for both Study Plan A and Study Plan B
Virtual Geoscience (2 credits)
360-degree photography; digital outcrop modelling; structural and stratigraphic analysis of digital outcrop models; development of virtual environment; geological presentation using virtual technologies
Earth Resources and Environment (2 credits)
Human and earth resources; metal deposits; non-metal deposits; geology and alternative energy; water resources; soil resources; environmental impact in geology
Applied Structural Geology (2 credits)
Basic concept of structural geology; ductile deformation; brittle deformation; applications to topography and landforms, earth resources, geotechnology, geohazards.
Carbonate Rocks for Petroleum Exploration (2 credits)
Definition of carbonate rock; carbonate reservoir rock; carbonate rock classification; carbonate reservoir rock properties; carbonate rock deposition; sequence stratigraphy; diagenesis; fractured carbonate reservoir rock and fracture classification.
Clastic Rocks for Petroleum Exploration (2 credits)
General introduction about depositional systems; facies models of clastic rocks; the importance of clastic rocks for petroleum exploration; fluvial and alluvial depositional systems; lacustrine depositional system; shallow marine depositional system; delta depositional system; deep water depositional system; the importance of clastic rocks as reservoir, seal and source rocks
GIS for Earth Science (3 credits)
Geographic information systems: types of spatial and non-spatial data in earth science, GIS database development, data structure, data capturing and management, GIS data analysis and modeling, types and characteristics of GIS applications for earth sciences.
Geophysics (2 credits)
Description of waveforms, propagation of seismic waves, data acquisition, digital signal analysis, data processing, seismic interpretation in time, time to depth conversion,3D acquisition and processing, seismic modelling, synthetic seismograms, VSP, seismic stratigraphy, seismic reflection methods, interpretation of gravity ad magnetic data.
Graduate Seminar
This is a seminar course designed to develop an understanding of the petroleum geology and energy geosciences.
Geology Field Study (2 credits)
Field study of geology, structure and stratigraphy of prospect basins.
Thesis (12 credits; only for Study Plan A2)
Each student is required to design and implement a research project involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of geological and/or geophysical data.
Individual Study (6 credits; only for Study Plan B)
Each student is required to design and implement a research project involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of geological and/or geophysical data. Research results are presented in a written report (5,000 words) and an oral presentation (15 minutes) at the end of the project.
Elective courses (a minimum of 7 credits for Study Plan A and 13 credits for Study Plan B)
List of elective courses
Basin Analysis (3 credits)
Seismic Prospecting (3 credits)
Introduction to Petroleum Geology (3 credits)
Hydrological Science(3 credits)
Subsurface Geology (2 credits)
Machine Learning for Geosciences (3 credits)
Deep Learning for Geosciences (3 credits)
Advanced Sedimentology (3 credits)
Sedimentary Petrography (3 credits)
Geology of Southeast Asia (3 credits)
Site Investigation Techniques (3 credits)
Applied Stratigraphy (3 credits)
Geothermal Resources (2 credits)
Rare Earth Element Exploration (2 credits)
Petroleum Reservoir Sedimentology (3 credits)
Tectonic and Structural Geology (3 credits)
Well Log Analysis (2 credits)
Seismic Interpretation (3 credits)
Petroleum Geochemistry (2 credits)
Sequence Stratigraphy (3 credits)
Applied Biostratigraphy (1 credits)
Petroleum Exploration (2 credits)
Reservoir Characterization (3 credits)
Prospect Assessment (2 credits)
Integrated Oil and Gas Field Study (2 credits)
Entry requirements
Candidates must hold a high quality degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, Geotechnology, Geophysics or related field. A degree in closely related subject with appropriate work experience will be considered.
Having TOEFL score of at least 475 (paper-based) or TOEFL score equivalent to 475. Optionally, the CU-TEP with a score 57 or IELTS 4.5 is acceptable.
Scholarships
Three scholarships are available for both Thai and international students in Study Plan B (3 semesters). The scholarships are competitive awards worth 100% of tuition fees. The scholarships also include monthly stipend for living expenses.
Candidates must complete online registration through the admission system, then inform us about your interest in the scholarship via email (mscpetrolgeo@gmail.com).
Interview process and final decision will be made in June.
For further information, please contact
Mrs. Nattamon Pailoplee, Room 233, Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330 Thailand.
