Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Queensland (UQ) offers a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science with a specialization in Fire Safety Engineering. This program is designed to produce graduates who understand the design principles required to improve fire and life safety, enabling the construction of more resilient cities and communities.

Program Details

• The program is delivered by recognized international experts in the field.
• Graduates are highly regarded and sought after by industry.
• The program covers various aspects of fire safety engineering, including fire dynamics, structural fire engineering, and fire engineering design.

Career Possibilities

• Fire safety engineer
• Fire protection engineer

Graduate Salary

The graduate salary range for engineering postgraduates is $75K–$94K, according to compared.edu.au.

How You'll Learn

• Online study
• Courses are designed to best suit the learning outcomes, with a sample of courses including:
  • Fire Engineering Design: Solutions for Implicit Safety
  • Fire Dynamics
  • Structural Fire Engineering
  • Fire Engineering Design: Explicit Quantification of Safety

Program Structure

See courses and program structure for more detailed information on the program's composition and requirements.

University Information

UQ acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated, with a commitment to reconciliation. The university is dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities, with a strong focus on student support and success.