MASTER OF PROCESS SAFETY

The current job market in Saudi Arabia shows a higher demand for safety related positions over
general chemical roles. It indicates a robust emphasis on process safety aspects within the industry.
This trend highlights the importance of process safety education and the potential for growth in
this sector.

Program objective: Cultivate leaders in advanced process safety to elevate Saudi Arabia's industry standards.

Learning outcomes
1. Understand core competencies in process safety
2. Examine and select safety performance to enhance analytical and predictive capabilities
3. Execute practical and innovative approaches in Quantitative Risk Analysis
4. Demonstrate risk based decision making

 

Program Requirement:
  • BSc in chemical engineering, process engineering, or equivalent
Degree Plan:
Semester 1 (Fall)
  • CHE 581: Process Safety Engineering
  • CHE 582: Occupational Safety Management
Semester 2 (Spring)
  • CHE 583: Process Hazard Analysis and Incident Investigation
  • CHE 584: Fire & Toxic Release Analysis
Semester 3 (Fall)
  • CHE 585: Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • ISE 581: Human Factor and Safety Psychology
  • CHE 619: Project
Semester 4 (Spring)
  • CHE 586: Active Safeguard Design
  • ISE 582: Safety Economics and Decision Making
  • CHE 619: Project
Program Tuition Fee: Base SR 50,000 - As low as SR 12,000 after discount
Duration: 2 Years
Delivery Mode: In-Person

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Master's program in Petrochemicals Engineering, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, equivalent to at least four years of higher education, from an accredited institution. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale or its equivalent is required for admission. Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor's degree in other scientific disciplines may also be considered, provided they have substantial industrial experience in the petroleum and petrochemical sectors. Such candidates will be subject to an interview to assess their suitability for the program.

University Requirements

  • A recognized Bachelor's degree
  • GPA of 2.5+ out of 4.0 or equivalent
  • IELTS score of 6+ or TOEFL of 70+ (waived for KFUPM graduates)
  • Two recommendation letters

  • Non-refundable processing fee of SR100 

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

The professional graduate program in Petrochemical Engineering will enable young professionals and recent graduates to:

  • Pursue a professional career in the areas of refining and petrochemicals.
  • Integrate science and engineering knowledge to address the technological challenges of the refining and petrochemicals industry in a safe, environment-friendly, and efficient manner.
  • Pursue leadership roles in the areas of refining and petrochemicals.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the fundamental scientific and engineering principles to solve the problems relevant to the refinery and petrochemical industry.
  • Analyze the technologies involved in the refining and petrochemical industry.
  • Evaluate the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, and societal context.
  • Apply the best practices in safety, health, and environment.
  • Apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  • Demonstrate the skills of scientific research writing and presentation.

More details are available at https://mx.kfupm.edu.sa/