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B.Tech. Fire and Safety Engineering
Program Details
The B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program at UPES School of Advanced Engineering develops knowledge and skills in fire prevention, risk assessment, accident investigation, industrial safety and emergency response. The curriculum combines engineering fundamentals with specialised study in fire hazards and forensics, structural fire protection design, fire risk assessment and planning, fire modelling and simulation, and AI/ML applications in functional safety.
Laboratory work, fire safety field training, industrial visits, internships, capstone projects and research projects provide opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical safety challenges. Students explore approaches to identifying hazards, evaluating risks and developing measures to protect people, property and the environment.
The program builds a foundation for career pathways across fire protection, occupational safety, industrial risk management, disaster management and safety consultancy. Faculty guidance and multidisciplinary learning help students develop technical, analytical and communication skills relevant to safety-focused engineering roles.
Program Highlights
- The B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program combines engineering fundamentals with specialised learning in fire prevention, industrial safety and risk management.
- Study covers fire hazards and forensics, fire risk assessment and planning, structural fire protection, fire modelling and simulation, and AI/ML applications in functional safety.
- Laboratory work and field training help students develop practical skills in fire protection, industrial hygiene, hazard identification and emergency response.
- Industrial visits, internships, capstone projects and research projects connect classroom learning with practical engineering applications.
- Multidisciplinary learning encourages students to consider safety alongside environmental protection, engineering design and organisational decision-making.
- The program develops problem-solving, communication, teamwork and safety leadership skills.
Future Scope / Industry Trends
The B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program prepares students to explore applications in fire protection, occupational safety, industrial risk management and emergency planning. Learning in hazard identification, fire modelling, safety systems and environmental protection supports an understanding of how engineering approaches can reduce risks across industrial and built environments. Graduates can explore professional pathways or further study in fire engineering, industrial safety, disaster management and related fields.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program can explore career pathways in fire safety, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, risk assessment, disaster management and safety consultancy. Potential roles include Fire Safety Engineer, Risk and Safety Engineer, Safety Consultant, and environment, health and safety (EHS) roles. Opportunities span manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, aviation, transportation, infrastructure and other sectors. Eligibility for specific positions, including designated Safety Officer roles, depends on the applicable requirements and employer criteria.
Placements
Graduates of the B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program can explore career pathways in fire safety, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, risk assessment, disaster management and safety consultancy. Potential roles include Fire Safety Engineer, Risk and Safety Engineer, Safety Consultant, and environment, health and safety (EHS) roles. Opportunities span manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, aviation, transportation, infrastructure and other sectors. Eligibility for specific positions, including designated Safety Officer roles, depends on the applicable requirements and employer criteria.
Fee Structure
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Curriculum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Program Elective Basket -
Choose Any One Elective
| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | Sustainability Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5th | Process Safety and Security | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Program Elective Basket -
Choose Any One Elective
| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Program Elective Basket -
Choose Any One Elective
| SEM | Course | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Program Elective Basket -
Choose Any One Elective
| 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 |
Eligibility
Applicants to the B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program at UPES must meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- A minimum of 50% marks in both Class X and Class XII.
- A minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in Class XII.
Selection Criteria
Selection for the B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) program at UPES is based on performance through the applicable admission route: UPESEAT, JEE Main, Board Merit, SAT or CUET.
Minors
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Frequently Asked Questions
The program focuses on fire prevention, risk assessment, accident investigation, safety planning and emergency response. Students explore fire hazards and forensics, structural fire protection, fire modelling and simulation, occupational safety, industrial hygiene and AI/ML applications in functional safety.
Students develop skills in hazard identification, fire risk assessment, fire protection planning, industrial safety and emergency response. Laboratory work, field training, industrial visits, internships and capstone projects provide opportunities to apply concepts in fire modelling, environmental safety and process instrumentation.
The program focuses on fire prevention, risk assessment, accident investigation, safety planning and emergency response. Students explore fire hazards and forensics, structural fire protection, fire modelling and simulation, occupational safety, industrial hygiene and AI/ML applications in functional safety.
Yes. The curriculum includes safety engineering, industrial hygiene and fire engineering laboratories, alongside fire safety field training, industrial visits, an industrial internship, research projects and capstone projects. Modelling and simulation activities help students apply engineering concepts to practical safety problems.
Graduates can pursue roles in firefighting, disaster management, industrial safety, risk assessment, safety consultancy and health and safety management. Career opportunities may include positions such as safety officer, fire and safety officer, and other safety-focused engineering roles across government and private-sector organizations.
This program can suit students interested in engineering, problem-solving, risk management, emergency response and environmental protection. It is particularly relevant for those who want to develop technical approaches to protecting people, property and industrial operations.
Yes, students enrolled in UPES B.Tech Fire and Safety can obtain professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH and ISO 45001 (Lead Auditor), which can strengthen their industry knowledge, employability, and professional recognition. Furthermore, the institute also offers an industry-focused Applied AI for Fire & Safety Engineering to prepare students for technical roles across industries.
No. It also covers occupational safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection design, hazard identification, environmental safety, disaster management, process safety and risk assessment. Firefighting is one part of this broader engineering discipline.
Yes, B.Tech Fire and Safety Engineering graduates can explore international opportunities in industries that require safety, risk management and fire protection professionals. UPES offers international exposure through collaborations with universities in the UK, USA and Australia, as well as the program's focus on international best practices.
Mechanical Engineering focuses on areas such as machines, thermal systems and manufacturing, while Civil Engineering covers structures and infrastructure. Fire and Safety Engineering concentrates on identifying and managing risks through fire protection, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, risk assessment and emergency planning.
The curriculum includes subjects such as Fundamentals of Fire Engineering, Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Planning and Design of Fire Protection Systems, Structural Fire Protection Design, Construction Safety and Management, Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis, Fire Risk Assessment and Planning, Electrical System Safety and Design, Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering, and Safety in Transportation. Electives include areas such as explosion safety, search and rescue operations, fire toxicology and forensics, and disaster management.
Graduates can pursue roles in firefighting, disaster management, industrial safety, risk assessment, safety consultancy and health and safety management. Career opportunities may include positions such as safety officer, fire and safety officer, and other safety-focused engineering roles across government and private-sector organizations.
Yes, students enrolled in B.Tech Fire & Safety Engineering program at UPES Dehradun can gain Applied AI for Fire & Safety Engineering certification. This industry-focused certification helps students gain essential technical skills to pursue careers in fire and safety roles across industries.
