Bachelor of Applied

Technology Petroleum
Engineering
Open for Fall 2019 Length: 2 Years N/A N/A
Available: Full Time Classroom or Online Credential: Applied Degree Grad Employment Rate Median Starting Salary

Program description
The BAPT program is designed for students who have completed technical degrees or diplomas and wish to receive training for a career in the petroleum
industry. There are many optional courses providing detailed training in specialized fields such as oil and gas exploration, drilling, reservoir and production
engineering, oil and gas facilities design and operation, upgrading and refining operations, and economic analysis. This allows students to personalize
their training to better suit their interests and career needs.

Your career
This program prepares graduates for 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.

Accreditation
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.

Program advising
Interested in applying for a SAIT program? Connect with us for information on admission requirements, selection criteria, funding, graduate employment
statistics, housing, athletics, recreation and other services. Contact advising@sait.ca for more information.

Contact us
Application dates Program SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Ave NW
Applications are accepted until
the program start date.
start date Tel: 403.284.7248

Winter 2019 - Jan. 7, 2019 MacPhail School of Energy

Applications for winter 2019 open
Fall 2019 - Sept. 3, 2019 403.284.8451
May 2, 2018.
energy.info@sait.ca
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 Office of the Registrar at the time of application. Foreign documents need to
be assessed by either World Education Services (WES) or
SAIT International Document Assessment (IDA) . Registration in a Canadian Professional Engineering
or a Certified Technologist organizationcan be substituted for the WES or IDA assessments, subject
to academic chair approval.
• All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students
educated in Canada.

Tuition and fees

Domestic*
Year Tuition fees SAIT fees SAITSA fees 2018/19 total
3 $5,489 $450 $523 $6,462
4 $1,463 $450 $523 $2,436

International*
Year Tuition fees SAIT fees SAITSA fees 2018/19 total
3 $20,183 $450 $523 $21,156
4 $5,379 $450 $523 $6,352

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

** For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the SAITSA website for information on opting out.

Paying for your studies

When you receive an offer of admission, you’ll need to pay a tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving your offer to secure your seat in
the program. Your remaining tuition will be due approximately four weeks prior to your program start date. Financial assistance is
available through student loans, grants, awards and other funding options. For more information, visit sait.ca. If you require financial
advising, email funding@sait.ca to set up an appointment.

Visit us on campus

Open House Info session Tour days Student for a day

October 2019 Apr 9, 2019 @ Johnson- Saturday, March 16 and Spend a day as a SAIT
Cobbe Energy Centre Wednesday, March 20 student.

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