Step Fearlessly Forward with Fire Protection Engineering

Degrees (On-Campus & Online)

The Department of Fire Protection Engineering offers the only ABET-accredited undergraduate degree program in the world, which has been offered in-person at the University of Maryland since 1957. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the department will offer fire protection engineering courses online, in addition to our traditional in-person program. Both in-person and online, our undergraduate courses feature experiential learning opportunities and are taught by leading experts in the practice and science of fire safety engineering.

Prospective Students

Siriwipa Kamma '23, M.S. '24, studies transport properties of flexible polyurethane foam under the guidance of Professor Stanislav Stoliarov.

Program Offerings

Bachelor of Science (On-Campus & Online)

The B.S. degree program provides a fundamental engineering education and builds on the subjects of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat with transfer with emphasis on principles and phenomena related to fire. Graduates are highly sought after for careers with engineering consulting companies, government agencies, and private corporations.

Combined B.S./M.Eng. Program

Students enrolled in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering's (FPE) B.S. program may apply to our Combined Bachelor / Master of Engineering program. This requires a GPA of 3.50 or higher and 90 or more degree credits. The Combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) / Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program allows students to complete both degrees in approximately five to five and a half years.

Combined B.S./M.S. Program

Students enrolled in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs at the University of Maryland may participate in the Combined Bachelor of Science / Master of Science program in Fire Protection Engineering. This requires a GPA of 3.50 or higher and 90 or more degree credits. The Combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) / Master of Science (M.S.) program allows students to complete both degrees in approximately five to five and a half years.

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