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The B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program offered by UPES School of Advanced Engineering aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in various aspects of risk assessment, accident investigation, and safety strategies development for a diverse range of projects. The program is designed to produce industry-ready professionals who can effectively handle fire and safety challenges in different settings. This is achieved through a well-structured curriculum that includes specialized courses such as fire hazards and forensics, structural fire protection design, fire risk assessment & planning, real-time risk reduction dynamics, functional safety through AI/ML, fire modeling, and simulation, as well as the development of modern safety gear.
The program prides itself on having a faculty comprised of experienced experts from nationally recognized institutions and foreign universities. This ensures that students receive high-quality education and exposure to international best practices in the field of fire and safety engineering. Graduates of this program are in high demand by industries as "Safety Officers" and "Fire and Safety Officers," as they are mandated under the Factories Act 1948 of India. Their expertise is essential in ensuring workplace safety, minimizing accidents, and enhancing overall work efficiency and company profitability.
The success of UPES fire & safety engineering graduates can be seen through their widespread employability across leading industries and firms in India and abroad. With their specialized knowledge and skills, they are well-equipped to take on critical roles in fire and safety management, thus contributing significantly to the safety and well-being of organizations and communities. Overall, the B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program at UPES School of Advanced Engineering stands out as an excellent choice for aspiring professionals seeking to make a positive impact in the field of fire and safety engineering.
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- UPES offers specialized courses in fire hazards and forensics, fire risk assessment & planning, Al/ML-based functional safety, and fire modelling & simulation, preparing students with cutting-edge skills for the field.
- The B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program boasts a 100% placement record, with graduates securing lucrative job offers across diverse industries such as construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, banking, and more, with the highest package of 13.5 lakhs.
- Students are nurtured to obtain certifications in NEBOSH, IOSH, and ISO 45001 (Lead Auditor), enhancing their employability and industry recognition.
- UPES has collaborations with esteemed universities like the University of Exeter, UK; the University of Aberdeen, UK; Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); University of Queensland, Australia, providing global exposure and opportunities for exchange programs.
- The B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program boasts faculty members from prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Tokyo, Japan; Aarhus University, Denmark; Catalan Institute for Water Research, Spain; and more, with some being listed among the top 2% of Stanford researchers.
- UPES offers a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary infrastructure, equipped with advanced modelling and simulation facilities, ensuring students receive hands-on training and practical experience.
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The future scope of the B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program offered by UPES School of Advanced Engineering is highly promising and rewarding. As technology advances and industrialization continues to grow, the demand for skilled professionals in fire and safety engineering is expected to rise exponentially. Graduates from this program will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of fire prevention, risk assessment, emergency response, and safety management, making them invaluable assets to various industries. They will find diverse career opportunities in sectors like manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, aviation, and more. Additionally, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental safety, UPES graduates will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions to mitigate risks and ensure the protection of life, property, and the environment. The program's industry-aligned curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced faculty will prepare students to excel in this dynamic field, making them well-positioned for a successful and impactful career in fire and safety engineering.
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Completing the B.Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program offered by UPES School of Advanced Engineering opens up a multitude of promising career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles in various industries, including firefighting, disaster management, safety consultancy, industrial safety, risk assessment, and health & safety management. They can work with government agencies, private corporations, construction firms, airports, oil & gas companies, and more. With their expertise in preventing and managing fire incidents and ensuring safety protocols, graduates can make a significant impact in protecting lives and property while advancing their careers in this vital field.
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UPES School of Advanced Engineering offers an exceptional B. Tech. program in Fire & Safety Engineering, providing students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to excel in this critical field. The program's industry-aligned curriculum equips graduates with cutting-edge expertise in fire prevention, risk assessment, disaster management, and safety protocols. Under the guidance of experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, students gain hands-on experience to tackle real-world challenges. With strong industry connections, UPES ensures excellent placement opportunities for its Fire & Safety Engineering graduates, empowering them to pursue successful careers as safety professionals in various sectors, safeguarding lives and properties with utmost precision and commitment.
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Curriculum 2024-2028
Semester 1
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical thinking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Environment Sustainability and Climate Change | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engineering Mathematics I | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Physics | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Workshop Practices | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Physics Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering Graphics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Object Oriented Programming | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Object Oriented Programming Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 2
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Conversation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| EVS -I (Living Lab) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engineering Mathematics II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Basic of Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chemistry Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Basic Electrical and Electronics Engg Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 3
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Thinking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Social Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exploratory 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Thermodynamics & Analytical Instruments | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Fire Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| First Aid and Emergency Procedure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fluid Mechanics Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Behavior Based Safety | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Programming in Python | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Semester 4
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working with data | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exploratory 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Strength of Materials | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Planning and Design of Fire Protection Systems | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Safety Engineering Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Industrial Hygiene Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Strength of Material Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Principles of Engineering Design | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Program Elective -I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Problem Solving using MATLAB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
Semester 5
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Teamwork | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exploratory 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fire Engineering Lab | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Legal Aspects of Environment, Health & Safety | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structural Fire Protection Design | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Fire Safety Field Training | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Program Elective - II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Capstone - I | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 |
Semester 6
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start your startup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exploratory 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Environmental Eng. & Management | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Environmental Eng. Lab. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Industrial Visit | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Construction Safety and Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Program Elective - III | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
Semester 7
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologies of the Future | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Meta 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exploratory 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical System Safety and Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chemical Technology & Reaction Eng | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fire Risk Assessment & Planning | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Program Elective - IV | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Industrial Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Research Project- I | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Capstone - II | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 |
Semester 8
| Course | L | T | P | Credits |
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| Exploratory 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Process Instrumentation & Control Engineering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Safety in Transportation Sector | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Leadership in Safety | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Program Elective -V | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Research Project-II | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 19 |
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| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
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| 4th | Sustainability Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5th | Process Safety and Security | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
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| 6th | Search & Rescue Operation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6th | Explosion Safety | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6th | Industrial Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6th | Modelling and Simulation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6th | Safety in Engineering Industry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6th | Fire Toxicology and Forensic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
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| 7th | Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7th | Natural and Man-Made Disasters | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7th | Socio economic aspects of Disaster management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7th | Disaster induced Risk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7th | Fluid Power Safety | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7th | Probability and Reliability Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | Water Security, Refugee Health and Sanitation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8th | Shelter and Settlement in Disaster | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8th | Environmental Surveillance and One Health | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8th | Environment Toxicology and Risk Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8th | Environmental Surveillance and One Health | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8th | Environment Toxicology and Risk Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Interested students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering as outlined below: Minimum 50% marks in Classes X and XII. with 50% in PCM (Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics) in Class XII.
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Admission to the B. Tech. in Fire & Safety Engineering program at UPES School of Advanced Engineering is determined by the individual's performance in UPESEAT / JEE Mains / Board Merit / SAT/ CUET.
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