Department of Occupational Safety Engineering

Developing skilled professionals capable of promoting and maintaining health and safety in industrial and workplace settings, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

159

Credit Hours

5 Years

Program Duration

ABET

Aligned Standards

English

Medium of Instruction

Our Vision & Mission

Aligned with FBSU's commitment to becoming a leading university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in teaching, research, innovation, and community service.

Our Vision

To become a leading department in occupational safety engineering education, contributing to FBSU's vision of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community service while supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality education in occupational safety engineering, fostering scientific research, creativity, ethical conduct, and lifelong learning while preparing graduates to safeguard human health and support sustainable development.

About Our Department

Aligned with FBSU's commitment to becoming a leading university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in teaching, research, innovation, and community service.

Program Overview

Comprehensive Education

The Bachelor of Occupational Safety Engineering at FBSU is a comprehensive 159-credit hour undergraduate program designed to develop skilled professionals capable of promoting and maintaining health and safety in industrial and workplace settings.

Our curriculum blends theoretical instruction with practical laboratory work, field training, and capstone projects, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for professional practice.

Key Focus Areas

  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Human Factors & Ergonomics
  • Safety in Engineering Systems

Our Core Values

Academic & Personal Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct

Lifelong Learning

Commitment to continuous growth and knowledge acquisition

Teamwork & Collaboration

Working together to achieve common safety goals

Community Engagement

Active participation in serving society and industry needs

Bachelor of Occupational Safety Engineering

A comprehensive program designed to prepare safety professionals for the challenges of modern industrial environments

Comprehensive Curriculum

159 credit hours covering all aspects of occupational safety engineering

5-Year Program

Structured learning path with practical training and internships

Industry Standards

Aligned with OSHA, NFPA, and ISO 45001 regulations

Hands-on Experience

Laboratory work, field training, and capstone projects

Degree Requirements

University Requirements

37
Credit Hours

College Requirements

40
Credit Hours

Specialization Requirements

70
Credit Hours

Specialization Electives

12
Credit Hours
159
Total Credit Hours

Program Structure

Foundation Years (1-2)

  • Mathematics and Sciences
  • Engineering Fundamentals
  • Language and Communication
  • Introduction to Safety Engineering

Core Years (3-4)

  • Specialized Safety Courses
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Risk Assessment

Final Year (5)

  • Advanced Safety Topics
  • Capstone Projects
  • Internship Training
  • Professional Preparation

Summer Internship Training

SAFE 400 - Summer Internship Training (1 Credit)
Mandatory practical training in industry during the summer before the final year. Students gain hands-on experience in real workplace safety environments.

Specialization Electives

Choose 12 credit hours from the following specialized courses:

SAFE 472
3 CR

Renewable Energy Safety

SAFE 475
3 CR

Emergency Preparedness

SAFE 478
3 CR

Radiation Safety

SAFE 484
3 CR

Emerging Technologies in Safety Engineering

SAFE 486
3 CR

Safety Leadership and Culture

SAFE 488
3 CR

Safety Audits and Inspection

SAFE 482
3 CR

Cybersecurity for Safety

SAFE 487
3 CR

Disaster Risk Reduction

SAFE 490
3 CR

Safety Instrumented Systems and Automation

SAFE 492
3 CR

Special Topics in Safety Engineering

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in occupational safety engineering

Safety Engineer

Design and implement safety systems in industrial environments

Risk Assessment Specialist

Evaluate and mitigate workplace hazards and risks

Fire Protection Engineer

Design fire protection systems and emergency response plans

Industrial Hygienist

Monitor and control workplace environmental hazards

Curriculum & Study Plan

A comprehensive 5-year program with 159 credit hours designed to provide thorough training in occupational safety engineering.

First Semester

18 Credits
ENG 100
General English
3 CR
IT 100
Information Technology
3 CR
MATH 100
Mathematics I
3 CR
ARAB 101
Basic Academic Arabic
3 CR
SOCS 101
Islamic Civilization I
3 CR
PHYS 101
General Physics I
3 CR

Second Semester

19 Credits
ENGL 101
Basic Academic English I
3 CR
STAT 100
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3 CR
CSC 101
Introduction to Computing for Engineers
3 CR
PHYS 102
General Physics II
3 CR
ARAB 201
Advanced Academic Arabic
3 CR
PHE 101
Physical and Health Education
1 CR
CHEM 101
General Chemistry I
3 CR

Third Semester

18 Credits
ENGL 102
Basic Academic English II
3 CR
MATH 101
Calculus I
3 CR
PHYS 103L
General Physics Lab
1 CR
CHEM 101L
General Chemistry Lab
1 CR
MECH 225
Engineering Mechanics
3 CR
ELEE 212
Circuits for non-Electrical Students
3 CR
MECH 210
Thermodynamics
3 CR
CIVE 205
Engineering Drawing
1 CR

Fourth Semester

19 Credits
ENGL 203
Advanced Academic English I
3 CR
MATH 102
Calculus II
3 CR
ELEE 230
Programming for Engineers
3 CR
MECH 230
Engineering Materials
3 CR
ELEE 212L
Circuits Lab
1 CR
MECH 231
Strength of Materials
3 CR
SAFE 210
Introduction to Safety Engineering
3 CR

Fifth Semester

17 Credits
MECH 201
Mechanical Engineering Graphics
1 CR
MECH 342
Heat Transfer
3 CR
MATH 201
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
3 CR
MATH 202
Differential Equations
3 CR
MECH 341
Fluid Mechanics
3 CR
MECH 231L
Strength of Materials Lab
1 CR
MECH 352
Instrumentation and Measurements
2 CR
MECH 352L
Instrumentation and Measurements Lab
1 CR

Sixth Semester

16 Credits
MATH 215
Linear Algebra and Numerical Techniques
3 CR
MECH 345
Thermo Fluids Lab
1 CR
ENGL 206
Technical Writing
3 CR
STAT 230
Probability and Statistics
3 CR
SAFE 320
Explosion and Fire Dynamics
3 CR
SAFE 340
Human Factors and Ergonomics
3 CR

Seventh Semester

14 Credits
COEN 300
Engineering Economy
3 CR
SAFE 340L
Human Factors Lab
1 CR
SAFE 350
Environmental Health and Safety
3 CR
SAFE 364
Occupational Health and Safety
3 CR
Free Elective
Free Elective
3 CR
COEN 401
Engineering Ethics
1 CR

Eighth Semester

12 Credits
SAFE 442
Fire Protection Engineering
3 CR
SAFE 446
Safety in Mechanical Engineering Systems
3 CR
SAFE 448
Safety in Electrical Engineering Systems
3 CR
SAFE 449
Structural Safety and Failure Analysis
3 CR

Ninth Semester

13 Credits
SAFE 450
Risk Assessment and Management
3 CR
SAFE 431
Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
3 CR
SAFE 498
Final Year Project I
1 CR
Specialization Elective
Specialization Elective
3 CR
Specialization Elective
Specialization Elective
3 CR

Tenth Semester

12 Credits
Specialization Elective
Specialization Elective
3 CR
Specialization Elective
Specialization Elective
3 CR
SAFE 466
Legal Aspects of Safety and Regulations
3 CR
SAFE 499
Final Year Project II
3 CR