course overview
Overview
Postgraduate courses

Master of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering

 
Course Profile

We offer in-depth knowledge of fire and safety engineering. Students take subjects that are related to general building services engineering practices and come to appreciate how fire and safety designs are integrated into buildings. This programme also helps students to develop research techniques and critical thinking skills.

For more information, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Course Details
Classification: 
Engineering
Level: 
Master
Primary Area of Study: 
Others
Industry: 
Others
Job Function: 
Others
Delivery Mode: 
Full Time
Part Time
Duration: 
1 Year (Full-time) / 2.5 Years (Part-time)
Language of Instruction: 
English
Course Fee: 
HK$3,100 per credit for local students HK$3,670 per credit for non-local students; Required Credits: 30
Prerequisite: 
  • A Bachelor's degree with Honours in architecture, fire engineering, safety engineering, building services engineering, construction, building surveying, building technology, applied science, engineering, physics or chemistry;
  • OR

  • A professional qualification plus relevant work experience that is related to the construction industry, such as full membership of the HKIE, HKIS, HKIA, CIBSE, CIOB, IMechE, ICE, IStructE or IEE.

Evidence of an employer's support or sponsorship is an advantage, and relevant work experience in a fire engineering or safety engineering-related role is preferred.

Mature candidates who have experience in fire and safety engineering, but who lack formal qualifications, may be admitted subject to an interview and a review of their experience.

Application Deadline: 
Mar 01, 2013