Master of Engineering in Fire Protection Engineering
University of Maryland-College Park

Program Details

Complete one of the few graduate fire protection engineering degree programs in the U.S., this online engineering degree. Complete this program and take your place as one of the most sought-after professionals in the industry as a fire protection engineer.

You will complete courses that explore basic processes of fire behavior, the prediction of fire development, the combustion of materials and furnishings, the effects of fire on structures and the environment, smoke management, evacuation and tenability analysis and the law. As you earn this online fire science degree your courses will be taught by experts in fire protection engineering and international experts in business and industry.

No research or thesis is required.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Maryland-College Park is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Requires an accredited degree in engineering or a related field