Safety and Hazard Defence
STUDY PROGRAMME
Safety and Hazard Defence
Degree Conferred
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration
3 Semesters
Enrollment
Winter and summer semester
Admission restriction
Restricted admission for some subjects
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Science "Safety and Security" or relevant engineering degree (Bachelor, FH or Uni) as decided by the examination board on a case-by-case basis.
For international applicants, a proof of German language proficiency must be provided (DSH level 2, TestDaf 4x4, DSD II, Telc C1 Hochschule or equivalent). OVGU Framework of reference
Application deadline
Bewerbung mit deutschem Bachelorabschluss
Winter 15. September / Summer 15. March
Bewerbung mit internationalem Bachelorabschluss
über uni-assist
Winter 15. July / Summer 15. January
Language
German
Objectives
Building on the Bachelor's degree programme, further expertise in the field of safety and security is imparted. Graduates will acquire in-depth competence in the areas of fire protection, disaster prevention and civil protection, environmental protection, immission control, water protection, safety management, occupational and operational safety, psychosocial aspects of hazard prevention, preventive structural fire protection, fire cause identification and risk analysis.
Career Perspectives
The professional fields of application of the training are seen as: Plant fire brigades, professional fire brigades, full-time managers of voluntary fire brigades, federal, state and local authorities, police, insurance companies, fire protection in the building industry, industrial companies for fire protection and safety equipment, independent expert activities.
Competencies and Interests Required
Interests: Linking natural science contexts with the application topics from fire protection, disaster management and civil protection.