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Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

Fire protection engineers are among the most sought-after professionals in the industry. Performance building codes and the international trend towards performance-based fire safety analysis and design approaches in construction have increased demand for fire protection engineers. The University of Maryland’s fire protection engineering degree programs represent the Department of Fire Protection Engineering’s commitment to preparing engineers for the challenges of this rapidly growing field.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Advanced Fire Dynamics Fire Protection Pre-Approved Technical. The degree requires 12 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) CV/Resume (optional) Letter of Recommendation (optional) *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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