MSc Safety and Hazard Defence at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

Building on the Bachelor's degree programme, further expertise in the field of safety and security is imparted. Graduates will acquire in-depth competence in the areas of fire protection, disaster prevention and civil protection, environmental protection, immission control, water protection, safety management, occupational and operational safety, psychosocial aspects of hazard prevention, preventive structural fire protection, fire cause identification and risk analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering | Duration: 3 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

The professional fields of application of the training are seen as: Plant fire brigades, professional fire brigades, full-time managers of voluntary fire brigades, federal, state and local authorities, police, insurance companies, fire protection in the building industry, industrial companies for fire protection and safety equipment, independent expert activities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science "Safety and Security" or relevant engineering degree (Bachelor, FH or Uni) as decided by the examination board on a case-by-case basis. For international applicants, a proof of German language proficiency must be provided (DSH level 2, TestDaf 4x4, DSD II, Telc C1 Hochschule or equivalent). Admission restriction: Restricted admission for some subjects. Application deadlines: Bewerbung mit deutschem Bachelorabschluss; Winter 15. September / Summer 15. March; Bewerbung mit internationalem Bachelorabschluss (via uni-assist): Winter 15. July / Summer 15. January.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 3 semesters

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