The Occupational Safety Engineering study plan at Fahad Bin Sultan University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 159 credit hours across 71 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 118 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENG 100
General English
3
IT 100
Information Technology
3
MATH 100
Mathematics I
3
ARAB 101
Basic Academic Arabic
3
SOCS 101
Islamic Civilization I
3
PHYS 101
General Physics I
3
Year 1 - Semester 219 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 101
Basic Academic English I
3
STAT 100
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3
CSC 101
Introduction to Computing for Engineers
3
PHYS 102
General Physics II
3
ARAB 201
Advanced Academic Arabic
3
PHE 101
Physical and Health Education
1
CHEM 101
General Chemistry I
3
Year 2 - Semester 318 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 102
Basic Academic English II
3
MATH 101
Calculus I
3
PHYS 103L
General Physics Lab
1
CHEM 101L
General Chemistry Lab
1
MECH 225
Engineering Mechanics
3
ELEE 212
Circuits for Non-Electrical Students
3
MECH 210
Thermodynamics
3
CIVE 205
Engineering Drawing
1
Year 2 - Semester 419 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 203
Advanced Academic English I
3
MATH 102
Calculus II
3
ELEE 230
Programming for Engineers
3
MECH 230
Engineering Materials
3
ELEE 212L
Circuits Lab
1
MECH 231
Strength of Materials
3
SAFE 210
Introduction to Safety Engineering
3
Year 3 - Semester 517 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MECH 201
Mechanical Engineering Graphics
1
MECH 342
Heat Transfer
3
MATH 201
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
3
MATH 202
Differential Equations
3
MECH 341
Fluid Mechanics
3
MECH 231L
Strength of Materials Lab
1
MECH 352
Instrumentation and Measurements
2
MECH 352L
Instrumentation and Measurements Lab
1
Year 3 - Semester 616 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MATH 215
Linear Algebra and Numerical Techniques
3
MECH 345
Thermo Fluids Lab
1
ENGL 206
Technical Writing
3
STAT 230
Probability and Statistics
3
SAFE 320
Explosion and Fire Dynamics
3
SAFE 340
Human Factors and Ergonomics
3
Year 4 - Semester 714 credits
Code
Course
Credits
COEN 300
Engineering Economy
3
SAFE 340L
Human Factors Lab
1
SAFE 350
Environmental Health and Safety
3
SAFE 364
Occupational Health and Safety
3
Free Elective
3
COEN 401
Engineering Ethics
1
Year 4 - Semester 812 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SAFE 442
Fire Protection Engineering
3
SAFE 446
Safety in Mechanical Engineering Systems
3
SAFE 448
Safety in Electrical Engineering Systems
3
SAFE 449
Structural Safety and Failure Analysis
3
Year 5 - Semester 913 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SAFE 450
Risk Assessment and Management
3
SAFE 431
Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
3
SAFE 498
Final Year Project I
1
Specialization Elective I
3
Specialization Elective II
3
Year 5 - Semester 1012 credits
Code
Course
Credits
Specialization Elective III
3
Specialization Elective IV
3
SAFE 466
Legal Aspects of Safety and Regulations
3
SAFE 499
Final Year Project II
3
Specialization Electives List (select 12 credits)30 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SAFE 472
Renewable Energy Safety
3
SAFE 475
Emergency Preparedness
3
SAFE 478
Radiation Safety
3
SAFE 482
Cybersecurity in Safety
3
SAFE 484
Modern Technologies in Safety Engineering
3
SAFE 486
Leadership and Safety Culture
3
SAFE 487
Disaster Risk Reduction
3
SAFE 488
Auditing and Inspection in Safety
3
SAFE 490
Automated Safety Systems and Industrial Automation
3
SAFE 492
Special Topics in Safety Engineering
3
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Occupational Safety Engineering
How many credit hours is Occupational Safety Engineering at Fahad Bin Sultan University?
Occupational Safety Engineering at Fahad Bin Sultan University requires completing 159 credit hours to graduate, spread across 71 courses.
How many years is Occupational Safety Engineering at Fahad Bin Sultan University?
The study plan for Occupational Safety Engineering spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Occupational Safety Engineering award?
Occupational Safety Engineering at Fahad Bin Sultan University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 159 credit hours.
Is Occupational Safety Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Occupational Safety Engineering is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.