Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Applied Science Program

The Master of Applied Science program in Safety and Risk Engineering is a multidisciplinary program, the first of its kind in Canada. It is designed to address the growing needs of the natural resource industry, including oil and gas, mineral processing, and transportation.

Program Overview

The program is tailored for working professionals seeking to advance their understanding and skills in safety and risk engineering. It provides students with qualitative and quantitative approaches to understanding related issues and translating them into risk. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skill sets necessary to contribute to safe and sustainable development, both provincially and nationally.

Program Benefits

• Students will gain a deeper understanding of safety and risk engineering design and operational parameters.
  • They will become highly skilled in safety and risk engineering practices, which are critical in today's complex and challenging environments.
• The program will enable students to contribute to the development of safe and sustainable practices in industries such as oil and gas, mineral processing, and transportation.
• Graduates will possess skill sets that are in high demand by industry, consultancy, and regulatory agencies.

Industry Relevance

The safety and risk engineering program is an important part of the growing natural resource industry. According to Dr. Faisal Khan, acting associate dean, graduate studies, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, "These industries are moving into areas that are very challenging from a natural hazards perspective and they are very large industries, so extraordinary thinking is required to support these developments."

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will have acquired a comprehensive understanding of safety and risk engineering principles and practices. They will be equipped to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, contributing to the safety and sustainability of complex engineering systems operating in harsh and challenging environments.