Introduction This programme will examine the primary technologies and equipment used, as well as the operations involved in upstream oil and gas processing. Students will be exposed to the major issues and challenges facing industry and develop a professional approach to managing these accordingly. A major component of the programme is understanding and managing risk. Students will be exposed to the tools and processes used to identify, assess and manage risk, taking factors such as process operations and human factors into account. The programme will produce highly employable Process Safety professionals who understand industry pressures and have a detailed understanding of operational safety and risk assessment. This is a relevant and highly professional programme which gives current engineering and science graduates a tremendous opportunity to further their career in a field in which, evidence suggests, there is currently limited provision and access to postgraduate study. The programme can be studied part time to suit the needs of industry professionals already working in the field. Major incidents continue to happen, and they have a huge impact on people. A huge part of the profession is making sure that engineers have the skills to prevent these types of disasters. Courses Modules ​Semester 1 Compulsory Process Risk Identification and Management Upstream Oil and Gas Processing Loss of Containment Computational Fluid Dynamics Semester 2 Applied Risk Analysis and Management Process Plan, Equipment and Operations Process, Design, Layout and Materials Human Factors Engineering Semester 3 Process Safety Individual Project Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught from the energy capital of oil and gas in Aberdeen City which means there is already a lot of knowledge, research and experience built up from following the industry since the 1970s The programme is reviewed by an industry Advisory Board made up of experienced professionals from different ranges of backgrounds Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life