Master of Safety Engineering

The Master of Safety Engineering was established as a joint multidisciplinary program. The key motivation for initiating the Master of Safety Engineering is deeply rooted in the growing significance given to safety in the engineering sector and the lack of similar or alternative program in the Kingdom. In introducing the master’s program, the goal is to advance the knowledge and practice of safety as an engineering discipline.

College

College of Engineering

Campus

Dammam

Track

Engineering

Level

Postgraduate

Level

Postgraduate / Master's Degree

Degree

MEng

Gender

Female, Male

Years of study

(2)

Credit hours

42

Additional requirements

Research

A student should complete 42 credit hours, i.e., 24 credit hours for core courses in the first year, 12 credit hours for elective courses and 6 credit hours for an engineering project in the second year to be awarded M.Eng. in Safety Engineering

Career Opportunities

Multiple Domains of Engineering with Focus on Safety.

• Official transcript from college/university.
• Two-page resume.
• Two recommendation letters from job supervisors.
• One-page Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for pursuing the chosen program.

• Students are awarded with a master’s degree in Safety Engineering upon successful completion of all the requirements in the curriculum of the program and fulfilling all other requirements for graduation. 
• A student should complete 42 credit hours, i.e., 24 credit hours for core courses in the first year, 12 credit hours for elective courses and 6 credit hours for an engineering project in the second year to be awarded M.Eng. in Safety Engineering.
• Exit Award
  Student can graduate early without completing their master's degree. If a student chooses to terminate their studies late in their program, they will be allowed to do so provided they have completed at least 24 credit hours for core courses in the first year, which is sufficient to be granted Higher Diploma in Safety Engineering.