BSFSET Fire Science at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The open-learning B.S. in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology degree program at the University of Cincinnati focuses on practical, applied learning techniques. The open-learning method allows you to schedule academic and professional development efforts around duty assignments. While adding a high degree of flexibility and convenience to your professional development, the program maintains the level of quality and effectiveness consistent with a traditional approach.

Faculty: College of Engineering & Applied Science | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

Many fire service personnel prepare for promotion or advancement in existing careers by pursuing the open learning bachelor of science degree. Graduates may also begin new careers in the fields of: Fire insurance Fire protection engineering Industrial safety.

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Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: Students seeking admission to the FSET bachelor's degree program must: Have an associate's degree in fire science (or the equivalent), or be a graduate of an accredited high school with the following units: English (4 units) Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and optional pre-calculus or calculus (4 units) Science, including Chemistry and Physics (3 units) Social sciences (3 units) Electives (5 units) Students who have earned 30 semester credits or higher (Associate's Degree preferred) will be considered for the bachelor's degree program. Students with fewer credits will be considered for the associate's degree program. Students with a lot of experience may submit documentation for bachelor's degree consideration.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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