MSc Safety and Reliability Engineering

Program Overview

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MSc Safety and Reliability Engineering

Overview

Earn an accredited Masters in Safety and Reliability Engineering without taking a career break. Join an accredited online degree that delivers the specialist safety training many undergraduate engineering degrees lack.

Key Info

• Learning mode: Online
• Study level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 180
• Typical duration: 27 - 30 months
• Start month: September or January
• Indicative cost: £14,620

What You'll Study

• Enhance your engineering CV with expertise in the safety and reliability of complex engineering systems.
• Learn from the best in the business, with a university at the forefront of teaching and professional training for ambitious engineers.
• Master the concepts and tools of safety and risk management applicable to all industries, including oil and gas, chemical, transport, and construction.

Courses

• Offshore Structural Integrity (15 credits, September)
• Safety and Risk Management (15 credits, September)
• Applied Risk Analysis and Management (15 credits, January)
• Human Factors Engineering (15 credits, January)
• Fire and Explosion Engineering (15 credits, September)
• Statistics and Probability for Safety, Reliability and Quality (15 credits, September)
• Advanced Methods for Risk and Reliability Assessment (15 credits, January)
• Process Design, Layout and Materials (15 credits, January)
• MSc Individual Project (60 credits, June or January)

How You'll Study

• Online learning: This distance learning MSc in Safety and Reliability Engineering is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
• Teaching: Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Tutors: You’ll learn from a team of internationally experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Peers: You’ll be joining students from all over the globe, all sharing your passion for engineering.

Assessment

• Online assessment: This degree is assessed online.
• Methods: We’ll use a range of online assessment methods throughout your studies, including written coursework, online tests, reports, and projects.

Study Hours

• Hours for taught courses: If you plan to study part-time, we recommend you take no more than 30 credits per term.
• 15 credits: Around 150 hours of study and assessment time to complete.
• 30 credits: Around 300 hours of study and assessment time to complete.

Support

• Careers and Employability Service: Including one-to-one advice sessions.
• Disability support: We provide a wide range of services to support you in your studies and beyond.
• IT support: We’ll give you access to Office365 applications.
• Library support: You’ll have access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.

Where This Will Take You

• Earn the same accredited Masters qualification online as you would on campus: You’ll graduate with an accredited MSc in Safety and Reliability Engineering from the University of Aberdeen.
• Careers: This MSc will prepare you to find work in a range of sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, transport, and construction.
• Lifelong career support: Our career support doesn’t stop when you graduate.

Fees and Funding

• Master of Science: 180 credits, £14,620.
• Pay as you go: This is a pay-as-you-go qualification.
• Additional costs: Access to all the essential books and resources you need are included in your tuition fee.

Entry Requirements

• MSc: Our minimum entry requirements for this MSc are a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• International students: We welcome students from all over the world.
• English language requirements: Teaching is delivered in English.

How to Apply

• Apply through our online Applicant Portal: It allows you to upload relevant qualifications and documents.
• What you need to apply for this degree: Degree transcript, personal statement, degree certificate, CV/Resume.
• Apply now: Start with our step-by-step guide. It explains degree transcripts, what to write in your personal statement, and how to use our Applicant Portal.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Objectives: This online Master's program equips students to become world-class safety and reliability engineers in various industries.
• Delivery: Students learn from experienced industry professionals, including safety and reliability engineers and specialists.

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Outline:

• The program consists of 8 x 15-credit courses and a 60-credit project.
• Students can choose to:
• Earn an MSc (180 credits)
• Exit early with PG Diploma (120 credits)
• Exit early with PG Certificate (60 credits)
• Start with single 15-credit short courses (which contribute to the degree)
• Each course focuses on a different safety and reliability aspect, covering:
• Engineering
• Human Factors
• Design
• Fire & Explosion
• Structural Integrity
• Risk Assessment
• Analysis

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Assessment:

• Online assessments and written exams are employed, with alternative online assessments currently in place due to COVID-19.
• These include coursework, online quizzes, and timed open-book assessments.
• In-person exams may be reintroduced in September 2023 and beyond.
• Resits are available in the next exam period or during the summer.

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Teaching:

• Online delivery through the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Access to materials on computers, smartphones, and laptops.
• Faculty consists of internationally experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Learning through lectures, group projects, and independent study.

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Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for various roles:
• Health and Safety Engineer
• Project Technical Safety Engineer
• Safety and Reliability Engineer
• Technical Safety Engineer
• Technical Safety Operator
• Applicable across oil & gas, chemicals, transport and construction.

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Other:

• The program is accredited by the Energy Institute and Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.
• Students benefit from industry links and guest lecturers.
• The University of Aberdeen has close industry ties and delivers safety research across multiple sectors.