College of Engineering at Texas A&M University
Online Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum EngineeringOnline
DEGREE TYPE
PhD
DURATION
64 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
The Online Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering is a research degree awarded to students after the exhibition of significant and valuable contributions in a specific field of petroleum engineering. This degree is designed for professionals aiming to become leaders and innovators in the energy sector. Graduates will gain access to a prestigious network and the skills needed to tackle complex industry challenges and drive sustainable energy solutions.
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Ideal Students
The Online Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering is a 64-credit hour degree. Before beginning the program, students must have completed a Master of Science (MS) degree with a thesis. During the program, students must also complete a departmental qualifying exam, preliminary exam, proposal, and dissertation.
Admissions
Curriculum
Include a minimum of 64 credit hours beyond your M.S. degree or 96 hours beyond your Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in your degree plan.
- The minimum course requirement for the Ph.D. degree is eight courses (24 credit hours) with at least four courses in petroleum engineering (PETE).
- Your graduate committee is in total charge of the courses on your degree plan. In general, you should take 1/3 course work and 2/3 research/seminar courses.
- Include a minimum of two, but not more than four, courses from outside the petroleum department.
- Two credits for PETE 684 and PETE 692 courses are used for internships.
- Undergraduate courses are taken only with the pre-approval of your graduate advisor.
Select the chairman of your committee before the start of your second semester.
- Agree on at least four committee members, with a minimum of one from outside the petroleum department and a minimum of two petroleum faculty, including your chair.
- File a degree plan before the beginning of your third semester and no later than 90 days before your final oral examination.
Take your Ph.D. qualifying examination within one year of entering the program.
Take the preliminary examination when you have passed all but the last six credit hours of formal coursework (except for PETE 681 and PETE 691 courses) on your degree plan or no later than the end of the semester when you complete your formal coursework.
- Submit the results of your preliminary examination to the Graduate and Professional School at least 14 weeks before your final examination date.
- Your preliminary exam should be both oral and written unless your committee member chooses to waive the written part of the examination.
You must have an average GPR of 3.0 for all courses on your degree plan before you take the final exam.
Complete your dissertation and final exam.
Complete all your degree requirements within 10 years.
Rankings
- #2 Graduate Program by U.S. News and World Report
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