Vitus Okafor
MSc Subsea Engineering
Why did you choose to apply to the University of Aberdeen?
I chose to apply to the University of Aberdeen because of the fame, its global alumni that you find in virtually all continents in a leading/managerial role positions especially among the IOCs; coupled with lecturers that have developed on the University's age-long experience in research and innovation. This is evidenced in the technology innovations in the North Sea subsea oil and gas E&P space, that has established Aberdeen as the hub of Subsea Engineering innovation globally.
What has been the best part of your experience so far?
The teacher-student interaction is excellent. Teaching and lectures are fashioned in a way that makes a D/L student to be at ease and study at his time though within the specified academic period without stress. Quality of teaching is excellent and more importantly it delves into actual industrial/practical applications that makes one acquire knowledge as if he has been on the discipline job role for long.
How do you think your programme will assist for career ambitions?
I work with SNEPCO, a subsidiary of Shell in Deep Water Projects(DWP) Organization. As an experienced Mechanical Engineer, i still have approximate ability to deliver to my organizations optimal requirements, but my acquisition of Subsea Engineering MSc degree from the University of Aberdeen is already changing the game for me in a positive career esteem attainment.
