Master of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering

Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

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# 14QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

912 USDTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering
Programme Aims The programme aims to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of students in fire and safety engineering, and improve their learning attitudes, study skills, and intellectual and imaginative powers. The programme focuses on fundamental analysis and development of fire and safety science, and engineering concepts. It also offers high-quality teaching in the new topic of engineering performance-based fire codes. In safety engineering, the focus is on improving the safety of buildings, and accident prevention, hazard assessment, risk analysis, safety management and auditing, and safety in construction sites are also covered. Overall, the programme caters not only to graduates and professionals in building services engineering and fire and safety engineering, but also to those in the broader industries of construction, architecture, surveying and applied sciences.
Characteristics Students gain in-depth knowledge of fire and safety engineering, as they take subjects that are related to general building-services engineering practices and come to appreciate how fire and safety designs are integrated into buildings. The programme also helps students to develop research techniques and critical-thinking skills.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

TOEFL

80+

A Bachelor's degree with Honours in fire engineering, safety engineering, building services engineering, construction, architecture, building surveying, building technology, applied science, engineering, physics or chemistry; or the equivalent (including recognised professional qualifications).

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

912 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

912 USD

Other Expenses

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