Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering

Admission Requirements

Admission and selection

• Winter 2021 start: applications are open March 30, 2020 until the program start date but are subject to change.
• Fall 2021 start: applications are open Oct. 7, 2020 until the program start date but are subject to change.

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. 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 the  Office of the Registrar at the time of application. Foreign documents need to be assessed by either World Education Services (WES) or SAIT’s International Document Assessment. Registration in a Canadian Professional Engineering or a Certified Technologist organization can be substituted for the WES or SAIT assessments, subject to academic chair approval.

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Direct entry: four-step process

Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.

Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.

Step 3: Apply to Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Step 4: Find out how to monitor your application status after you apply.

Communication during selection

Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communications. 

Program completion

• Students in applied degree programs have seven years to complete the credential requirements. 
• The time limitation begins on the date the student starts the first course in the credential. 
• For more information, refer to AC 3.1.1 - Grading and Progression Procedure.

Courses

Program outline

The program is being reviewed and could change.

General requirements

Required core courses (select all)

Core elective courses (select three to six credits)

Additional courses (select remaining courses, 9 credit minimum to reach 27 credits total)

All courses except for ENVS 470, EVAL 464, PETR 409, PTPR 465, PROP 425, RESR 424, and RESR 473 are offered in the fall and winter semesters, although seat availability for some can be limited by demand.

The courses ENVS 470, EVAL 464, PETR 409, PTPR 465, PROP 425, RESR 424, and RESR 473 are only offered in the winter semester.  Most of the required courses and some of the options are also available through distance delivery.  International students are not able to take courses by distance delivery except for ADMN 411.

Required work experience

At least 750 hours of work experience in a paid position in the petroleum industry. Students are responsible for finding this position, but a SAIT Advisor will facilitate this as much as possible.

Total credits: 57

Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue

Interested in a single course?

*Twelve individual courses can be taken without being accepted into the program.

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.

Transfer options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available. To learn more, visit  transfer options. 

Costs

Domestic Tuition and Fees*

*Fees and tuition are based on a two-semester full course load structure. There may be additional fees for practicums and terms held outside this time frame. 

SAIT Fees

Campus athletic and recreation Fee: $171.20 
Universal transit pass (UPass): $310 - Check eligibility here.
Student support fee: $100
Student technology fee: $100

Health and Dental Fees

Domestic Students 

• Health Plan: $122
• Dental Plan: $130
• For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the Saitsa website for information on opting out.

International Students 

• Health and Dental Plan: $344
• For more information on Health and Dental Benefits for International students please contact the International Centre.

Books and supplies*

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 per year.

Find out about tuition and financial aid.

* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.

Next steps for incoming students

Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.

Winter 2021

Orientation

Orientation details for new students will be available closer to the program start date. Watch your inbox!

Visit our orientation page.

Delivery

This program will be delivered in a blended format for the Winter 2021 term due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health and safety guidelines. The majority of courses will take place online, with certain labs and hands-on learning scheduled on campus.

How to register for classes

You'll follow a fixed block registration process to enrol in your classes. Learn how to register on our registration and schedules page.

Computers and laptops

This is a bring your own device program with a standard hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page. 

Required personal protective equipment (PPE)

The industry-approved PPE you'll need will be discussed during your first few days of classes. 

Preparation courses

To support your success, SAIT offers some short courses before classes start, including PREP 100: The SAIT Experience, ETHI 110: SAIT Ethical Practices and SAFE 160: Safety Orientation. 

Required textbooks

The  Winter 2021 booklist will be available in late November.

Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase required this term.

Contact

Phone: 403.284.8451
Email: macphail.students@sait.ca

Academic chair

Ken Rossi, Academic Chair
Email: ken.rossi@sait.ca

Next steps for all students

Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!

Next steps for accepted students

Important dates and deadlines

Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.

Important Dates