Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering

• Two-year applied degree
• Fall and winter starts
• Part-time studies and distance courses are available

Program Description

Students will increase their working knowledge of a variety of technical subjects related to the Canadian oil and gas sector and will graduate with competencies in the following disciplines:

Upstream

• Fluid properties
• Reservoir, geology
• Geophysics
• Production
• Drilling

Downstream

• Processing
• Refining
• Oil sands mining

Supplementary courses in project management, petroleum economics, business finance, environmental and safety standards, team skills, and hands-on industry software training will further equip graduates for a career in the oil and gas industry.

A student offered a seat in the Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering (BAPT) program can complete their course of studies as a full-time or part-time student. Daytime, evening and weekend courses offer completion flexibility. A personalized portfolio of prerequisite and optional courses is designed in consultation with an assigned advisor to ensure a student’s academic success.

Degree Requirements

BAPT students are required to complete a minimum of 800 hours (27 credits) of coursework, followed by a supervised work practicum in the oil and gas industry of 800 hours (30 credits). At the end of the work practicum, students are required to prepare and present a technical report, related to their work experience, to an academic panel. Those who successfully defend their report and attain the required GPA standard will be granted a Bachelor of Applied Petroleum Engineering Technology degree.

Full-time students can complete the coursework in a minimum of two semesters; however it is not unusual for students to need more than two semesters to complete the course-work portion of the degree requirements. Part-time students generally take longer to complete the program.

Students are allowed up to seven years to complete both the course and practicum portions of the program. Concurrent employment in the oil and gas sector, when enrolled in the program, will be considered for practicum credit. Previous relevant Canadian work experience may also qualify for up to 50% of the required 800 hours work experience.

Distance and E-Learning

A number of the BAPT courses are also offered through distance or e-Learning. Please see our  Continuing Education website for more information..

Your Career

The BAPT program is designed to prepare graduates for a multitude of career opportunities in the petroleum industry in such areas as oil and gas exploration, drilling, reservoir and production engineering, gas process engineering, oil and gas facilities design and operation, upgrading and refining operations and economic analysis.

Admission Requirements

• A two-year SAIT diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering technology, with a grade point average of 2.5 or better is the normal entrance requirement. University graduates holding relevant science (mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, or geophysics) or engineering degrees are accepted, but additional courses may be required before starting the program. Applicants with other qualifications may be considered upon submission of certified background information.
• A transcript of marks for all post-secondary courses or programs is required for all applicants and must be submitted to Student Services at the time of application. Foreign documents need to be assessed by either International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS) or World Education Services (WES). Registration in a Canadian Professional Engineering or a Certified Technologist organization can be substituted for the IQAS or WES assessments.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.

Selection

To be included in selection, applications along with all supporting documents must be submitted.

Selection is done on a continuous basis and will continue until the program is full. All applications received after the program has been filled will be placed on a waitlist.

Selection Process

Each application will be reviewed by the Academic Chair to determine program suitability. Applicants may be contacted for additional information. Selection is done on a continuous basis and may extend until the start of classes.

Student Success

Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering degree.

Accreditation

The program is approved by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology (AAET).

It should be noted that this degree does not currently provide the requirements leading to registration as a professional engineer. The degree is designed to provide the graduate with in-depth, applicable training that will allow the graduate to function as a highly skilled member of an engineering team working in one of the areas outlined above.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 – $1,500 per full-time year.

Program Outline

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• The program is being reviewed and could undergo changes.

For More Information

Information: 403.284.8451
Fax: 403.284.8262
Email: energy.info@sait.ca
Website: MacPhail School of Energy

Transfer with Applied Degree to...

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Griffith University

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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