Overview

At a Glance

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 Process Safety programme of the University of Aberdeen 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.

A major component of the MSc Process Safety programme is understanding and managing risk. You will be introduced to the tools and processes used to identify, assess and manage risk, taking such issues as process operations and human factors into account.

Aberdeen is known as the Energy Capital of Europe. The city and surrounding area is a major international centre of research and innovation in every aspect of the offshore oil and gas industry.

The University’s location at the heart of the oil and gas industry means that our degree programmes benefit from direct industry involvement, including industry advisory panels, guest lectures, field trips, site visits, networking and careers events, and industry supported student projects.

Careers

Safety will always remain one of the most important areas of focus for industry. This will result in a continuous demand for skilled, knowledgeable academics around the globe.

Career Opportunities

Chemical Engineer

HSSE Lead Engineer

Process Safety Engineer

Risk Analyst

Risk and Safety Manager

Safety Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safety & Risk Management

Upstream Oil and Gas Processing

Loss of Containment

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Applied Risk Analysis and Management

Process Plant Equipment & Operation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 27 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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62

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

English Language Requirements

An up-to-date CV/Resumé

A degree certificate showing your qualifications

A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)

Personal Statement

Work experience

Those with a High 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering may also be considered if they can demonstrate 2+ years of relevant experience.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11100 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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