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HND Petroleum System and Exploitation Syllabus

Official course structure, exam framework, and study resources for the HND Petroleum System and Exploitation program in Cameroon.

About HND Petroleum System and Exploitation

Cameroon is an oil-producing nation with active fields offshore and ongoing exploration activities. Petroleum System and Exploitation graduates are trained for technical roles in the upstream oil and gas sector.

The program covers drilling engineering, petroleum geology, rock mechanics, and enhanced recovery techniques.

With SNH and international oil companies operating in Cameroon and new exploration blocks being awarded, the petroleum sector offers well-paid technical careers.

Courses in HND Petroleum System and Exploitation

The papers below make up the HND PSE program. Credit values are set by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Professional Courses
CodeCourseCredits
PSE11Case Study10
PSE12Drilling Engineering6
PSE13Introduction to Oil and Gas4
PSE14Enhanced Oil Recovery4
PSE15Laboratory Practical Analysis6
PSE16Rock Mechanics6
Transversal Courses
CodeCourseCredits
ENG101English Language1
FRN101French Language1
LCE101Law and Citizenship Education1
ECE21Enterprise Creation and Entrepreneurship1
CMS23Computer Studies1
Total credits: 41

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Official syllabus and exam framework for HND Petroleum System and Exploitation.

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PSE Syllabus

Topic coverage and learning objectives for each course in the program.

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PSE Exam Framework

Exam structure, mark allocation, and paper format by section.

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What can you do with HND Petroleum System and Exploitation?

HND PSE graduates pursue careers including:

Drilling TechnicianPetroleum Production OperatorWell Site GeologistReservoir TechnicianPetroleum Laboratory AnalystHSE OfficerOil Field Service Technician

Where to study HND Petroleum System and Exploitation in Cameroon

These universities and institutes offer the HND Petroleum System and Exploitation program:

About HND Petroleum System and Exploitation Exams in Cameroon

The HND Petroleum System and Exploitation (PSE) is a two-year higher technical education program offered by universities and institutes of technology under the Ministry of Higher Education in Cameroon. It combines foundational theory with practical, industry-relevant skills to prepare students for employment or further study.

National examinations for HND PSE are organised by the National Commission for the Organisation of the Higher National Diploma Exam. Students sit for papers across the courses listed above, following the exam framework set by the commission. Knowing the structure of each paper — including mark allocation and section breakdown — is essential preparation.

UNEE provides verified HND PSE past questions from national examinations, organised by year and paper. Studying past questions is the most effective way to understand what examiners focus on and how papers are set. Download the UNEE app free on Android to access all available papers.

Study PSE with past questions

The UNEE app has past questions for every paper in this program, organised by year.

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