The Master of Science in Process Safety (M.Sc. PS) is a graduate program designed to provide students with the expertise to assess, measure and mitigate safety hazards, hazardous emissions, and exposure levels in compliance with local and international health and safety standards. Students in this program develop the necessary skills for the creation and operation of inherently safe chemical operations utilizing specialized knowledge built on a strong background in chemical engineering. The program is not only designed for theoretical concepts but also emphasizes practical applications from the chemical industry. This includes case studies from the industry and hands-on experience in measuring hazardous materials, assessing air and water quality, and ensuring compliance with local and international standards. Additionally, the program incorporates a risk management component. In an ever-evolving chemical industry, risks including chemical exposures, fires and explosions, process upsets and failure, human errors and many more are always present. This program allows students to actively identify, evaluate, and mitigate such risks.
The program content is aligned to international micro-credentials including NEBOSH, OSHA and American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE). These micro-credentials are important as they provide international recognition of skills and competencies of the graduates and help them in marketability in the global workforce.
The program aims to train competent professionals in the field of Process Safety. By providing students with the skills and knowledge needed, the program aims to facilitate the attainment of an accredited graduate degree, fostering enhanced career development and improving students' understanding of the evolving field of Process Safety.
Program Duration:
Two years
Admission Requirements
1. Bachelor in Chemical Engineering; OR
2. Bachelor degree in a related field of study from an accredited higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 6.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 6.0; OR
3. A valid (within two years) TOEFL score of 90 and minimum scores of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 35 in writing; OR
4. A valid (within two years) iBT score of 72.
1. Academic transcripts related to the undergraduate degree and/or post graduate diploma presented upon application; and
2. Applicants who have not completed a related Bachelor Program may be considered for entry, and these applicants may be required to successfully complete one or more Bachelor courses to prepare them for success in this Master’s Program.
2024-2025 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | requisite | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 1 |
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| AECH6101 | Safe Design & Operations | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH6111 | Chemical Process Safety & Hazardous Materials | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH6121 | Hazard Identification & Risk Management | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| AECH6102 | Advanced Process Safety Management | AECH6101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH6112 | Emergency Response & Crisis Management | AECH6121 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH6122 | Ethical, Environmental and Legal Compliance | AECH6111 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 18 | 18 | 0 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | requisite | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 3 |
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| AECH7102 | Experimental Design & Data Analytics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| AECH7201 | Process Safety Thesis I | AECH6122 | AECH7102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AECH7301 | Emission Measurement Techniques & Exposure Limits | AECH6111 AECH6122 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | ||||||
| AECH7111 | Safety Culture, Human Centered Design & Stress Management | AECH6122 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH7302 | Process Safety Thesis II | AECH7201 | - | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 15 | 14 | 3 | |||
| M.Sc. PS Program Total: | 33 | 32 | 3 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Master of Science in Process Safety (M.Sc. PS) program may choose to continue their postgraduate studies and pursue a Doctorate degree in their area of specialization.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Master of Science in Process Safety (M.Sc. PS) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market.
A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Process Safety Manager (Supervisor)
- Risk Management Manager (Supervisor)
- Safety Specialist
- Senior Safety Engineer
- Safety Inspector
- Health and Safety Supervisor