Process Safety MSc
University of Aberdeen
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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.The School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen has focused on safety-related teaching and research for over 25 years and is today established as one of the key centres for safety engineering teaching and research in the UK.The MSc Process Safety is developed with the Institution of Chemical ...Read more

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.The School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen has focused on safety-related teaching and research for over 25 years and is today established as one of the key centres for safety engineering teaching and research in the UK.The MSc Process Safety is developed with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and industry to produce qualified Process Safety Engineers. On this programme, you will be exposed to the major issues and challenges facing industry today, including operational safety, risk assessment and management and develop a professional approach to managing these accordingly.This programme is distinctive because it is designed for students with a chemical engineering background, or those with a background in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, with good chemical/chemistry knowledge.

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30th

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Entry requirements

Students should have 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in Chemical Engineering. 2:1 in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with evidence of strength in key aspects of Chemical Engineering. Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience. Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics and Thermodynamics.

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£11,100 per year

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£26,250 per year

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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