ObjectivesTo provide engineers or scientists with information and expertise in process safety, loss prevention and risk assessment. Developed in conjunction with the Institution of Chemical Engineers and with the collaboration of the Health and Safety Laboratory.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Second-class Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
Academic titleMSc Process Safety and Loss Prevention
Course descriptionCourse content
Diploma:
Eight modules chosen from:
-Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
-Safe Handling of Industrial Chemicals
-Applied Hazard and Operability Studies
-Plant Reliability and Maintainability
-Hazards in Process Plant Design and Operation
-Behaviour and Human Error
-Major Hazards and Emergency Planning
-Management of Loss Prevention
Computer Control: Safe Practice
MSc (Eng):
Eight modules and a Dissertation
Teaching
-lectures,
-workshops and tutorials
-industrial placement
-module tuition contained within individual one-week intensive courses.
Assessment
Continuous assessment based on assignments for each module; formal examination of core modules; dissertation.
