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MSc(Eng) Process Safety and Loss Prevention at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Industry-developed, IChemE-accredited MSc in risk management, hazard analysis and human factors, established with the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Health and Safety Executive, with a major supervised research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Process Safety and Loss Prevention, Leadership and Management of Process Safety, Hazards and Protections, Human Behaviour and Human Error, Major Hazards and Emergency Planning, Instrumented Systems and Functional Safety, and a research project.

Career pathways

Oil and gas, chemical, nuclear and pharmaceutical industries and supporting consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in any Engineering, Science or Technology discipline. IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent for international applicants. No references or supporting statement are required.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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