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Process Safety and Loss Prevention MSc(Eng)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Whether you’re already working in the field or just starting out, this course will deepen your understanding and equip you with skills and expertise in process safety, loss prevention and risk assessment. You'll be ready for a career in the oil and gas, chemical, nuclear and pharmaceutical industries or with any of the consultancies that service them.Reducing risks to employees, the public and the environment from exposure to major hazard events is a high priority for industry. This unique MSc was established over 25 years ago jointly by us, the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Health and Safety Executive.We've brought together leading experts with years of experience in oil and gas, chemical, nuclear and pharmaceutical sectors. Many of the course tutors are from industry, with decades of experience and from specialist consultancies, as well as former industry process safety professionals now based at the University. We are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 31,190per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 34 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    194 87%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    8th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.38 84%

    1st

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