MSc International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering at University of Edinburgh

The International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE) is a two-year Erasmus+ programme delivered jointly by the University of Edinburgh, Ghent University (coordinator), Lund University and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. Students move between partner universities during the programme.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 2 years (four semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 at Ghent or Edinburgh covers basic fire protection engineering. Semester 2 is at Lund, covering enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour in fire. Semester 3 is at Ghent or Barcelona for in-depth courses, and Semester 4 is the master's thesis hosted by a full or associated partner.

Career pathways

Fire protection engineers work on tasks ranging from space station design to protecting heritage and securing high-rise buildings, and are in demand with corporations, educational institutions, consulting firms and government bodies. The degree could also make graduates eligible for PhD positions.

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