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As a leader in fire science for more than 30 years, WPI gives fire protection engineers the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to help make the world a safer place. WPI’s four-course online graduate certificate in fire protection engineering puts you at the forefront of fire science innovation and research. With guidance from your advisor, you will select a cluster of four thematically related courses, taught by fire science industry leaders, to best meet your individual career goals.
LIVE Webinar: Fire Protection Engineering Info Session
Attend our upcoming info session to be introduced to WPI's online Fire Protection Engineering graduate programs. Get an overview of program logistics, what online learning looks like, the application process, and more!
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Prerequisites
Admissions Guidelines for the Online Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering
As with the master of science program, applicants to the online graduate certificate in fire protection engineering should have a bachelor of science in engineering, engineering technology, or the physical sciences. Those with degrees in engineering technology or the physical sciences may be required to take selected undergraduate courses to round out their backgrounds.
Applicants should have already taken courses in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and calculus through differential equations.
Degree Completion
You must complete the requirements for the online graduate certificate program three years from the date of admission into the program. The credits may be subsequently applied toward a master's degree if you are formally admitted to the MS program at a later date. View the current online course schedule on the MS program page. View academic term start dates for online courses.
Ready to Earn a MS in Fire Protection Engineering Degree Online?
If you’re interested in contributing to making the world a safer place by enforcing necessary fire safety principles, earning a fire protection engineering degree online is the path for you. Learn more about the online master's in Fire Protection Engineering.
Maybe you prefer to interact and learn in-person? Our on-campus master’s in fire protection engineering provides students the flexibility to learn part time or full time in the classroom.
Earn a PhD in Fire Protection
Learn how to make advances in fire science alongside our expert faculty with our PhD in fire protection. This program will explore fire safety, detection, analysis, and more. Be on the forefront of groundbreaking fire research here at WPI.
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