MSc Process Safety Engineering at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

This programme examines the primary technologies and operations involved in upstream oil and gas processing, with a particular focus on operational safety, risk assessment and risk management. This programme has January and September start dates. Apply Now.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 27 months | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September / January | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Computational Fluid Dynamics (EG501V) and Safety & Risk Management (EG50S2).

Career pathways

Safety will always remain one of the most important areas of focus for industry. This will result in a continuous demand for skilled, knowledgeable academics around the globe.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, or 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with evidence of your strengths in key aspects of Chemical Engineering, or A high 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering and at least two years’ relevant industry experience. You must also have covered the following key subjects: Mathematics and Thermodynamics.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,250 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,250. Source

Intake: September / January

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 27 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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