Program Structure and Requirements

Overall Program Structure

The MEng in HSE Engineering program consists of a minimum 30 credit hours, distributed as follows: 12 credit hours of Program Core courses, 15 credit hours of elective courses, 3 credit hours of HSEG Graduate Project (capstone course) and a zero credit Research Methods course. The components of the program are summarized in the table below.

Program Component	Credit Hours
Seminar in Research Methods	0
Program Core	12
Program Electives	12
Free Technical Elective	3
Graduate Project	3
Total	30

Program Requirements

Students seeking the degree of MEng in HSE Engineering must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Course selection should be made in consultation with the student’s Main Advisor. All courses have a credit rating of three credits each, except the Seminar in Research Methods.

Program Core (12 credit hours)

Students must complete the core courses listed below.

Core Courses

Program Electives and Concentrations (12 credit hours)

Students must select any four elective courses from the list below, in consultation with their Main Advisor (NUCE courses are offered to UAE National and sponsored Saudi Arabia National students only):

Program Elective Courses

Fire Protection Engineering Concentration

Students wishing to complete an optional concentration in Fire Protection Engineering, must complete a minimum of four elective courses from the list below. The concentration will be noted on the student’s official transcript, provided that the student fulfils the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of four courses (12 credit hours) from the same concentration; and
Complete a HSEG Graduate Project within the domain of the concentration.

Concentration Courses

Process Safety Engineering Concentration

Students wishing to complete an optional concentration in Process Safety Engineering, must complete a minimum of four elective courses from the list below. The concentration will be noted on the student’s official transcript, provided that the student fulfils the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of four courses (12 credit hours) from the same concentration; and
Complete a HSEG Graduate Project within the domain of the concentration.

Concentration Courses

Radiation Protection Engineering Concentration

Students wishing to complete an optional concentration in Radiation Protection Engineering, must complete a minimum of four elective courses from the list below. The concentration will be noted on the student’s official transcript, provided that the student fulfils the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of four courses (12 credit hours) from the same concentration; and
Complete a HSEG Graduate Project within the domain of the concentration.

Concentration Courses

Free Technical Elective (3 credit hours)

Students can select any course from the Master’s programs offered in the College of Engineering provided that they meet the prerequisites of that particular course.

Graduate Project (3 credit hours)

Students must complete the individual capstone project.