Program Overview

Safety and Reliability Engineering, MSc

Introduction

This programme provides a thorough understanding of the concepts and tools of safety engineering, reliability engineering and loss prevention.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

• EU / International students: £26,250
• UK: £11,100

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• Safety & Risk Management (EG50S2)
• Statistics and Probability for Safety, Reliability and Quality (EG5060)
• Fire and Explosion Engineering (EG5071)
• Offshore Structural Integrity (EG503M)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• Advanced Methods for Risk and Reliability Assessment (EG5511)
• Applied Risk Analysis and Management (EG5558)
• Process Design, Layout & Materials (EG55P8)
• Human Factors Engineering (EG55P9)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59F1)

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc
  • Safety and Reliability Engineering
    • Qualification: MSc
    • Duration: 12 months or 24 months
    • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
    • Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
    • Start Month: September
    • Location: Aberdeen

Accreditation

• The Energy Institute
• The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
• Key subjects: Mathematics and Mechanical subjects such as stress analysis, strength of materials and thermodynamics.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Document Requirements

• CV: an up-to-date CV/Resumé
• Degree Certificate: a degree certificate showing your qualifications
• Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
• Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme

Careers

• Industry Links: The programme has strong industry links, with many opportunities for collaboration and networking.
• Employment During Your Studies: Students are encouraged to gain work experience during their studies, with many opportunities available in the local area.
• Supporting Your Research: The University offers a range of support services to help students with their research, including academic writing, research methods, and statistical analysis.