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MSc (Eng)Process Safety and Loss Prevention

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sheffield.ac.uk/..fety-loss-prevention-msc 

Overview

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Programme structure

Course content

Five core modules, major research or design project, and three optional modules.

Core modules

Process Safety Management and Loss Prevention
Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Hazards in Process Plant Design and Operation
Dissertation (for MSc)

Optional modules

Process Plant Reliability and Maintainability
Human Error and Human Behaviour
Applied Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
Safety in Nuclear Operations
Computer Control: safe practice
Process Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry
Process Safety in Pharmaceutical, Food and Consumer Products

Teaching

Lessons
Discussions
Real-life case studies
Workshops
Hands-on computer sessions

Assessment

Assignments for each module
Dissertation

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you