Build on your Bachelor's degree with advanced scientific study at Master's level and become a leader in your field. Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science (MSc) will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science. The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several courses related to your specialist subject area. Next, you'll carry out in-depth supervised research for 12–15 months and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals. To do an MSc you'll need a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B+ or higher in your subject area. You may also be able to qualify for entry if you have appropriate work or other experience. The MSc by thesis will take you between 12 and 15 months to complete. You'll carry out in-depth supervised research and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals. To do an MSc by thesis you'll need an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B+ or higher in your subject area. Study for a PhD If you do well in your Master's degree, and show an aptitude for advanced research, you'll be able to apply to do a PhD. You’ll work under supervision to produce original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge. Full-time candidates usually complete the degree within three to four years. Programme requirements For this programme you’ll need to: Complete 240 points, including: 120 points from 400- and 500-level courses A Master's thesis course worth 120 points Subject requirements For this subject you'll need to: Have previously completed: Sedimentary Field Geology (ESCI 341) Structural Field Geology (ESCI 342) Further courses worth 70 points from ESCI 300-399 Complete eight courses worth 120 points: Basin Analysis (PGEO 401) (PGEO 511) Stratigraphy and Paleoenvironments (ESCI 403) Petroleum Geology (ESCI 406) Global Tectonics (ESCI 407) Advanced Exploration Geophysics (ESCI 411) Research Preparation (ESCI 580) One further approved course worth 15 points Complete Thesis in Petroleum Geoscience (PGEO 591)