Online Fire Science Degree :: Accredited Universities

The course aims to develop academic standards in clinical forensic medical practice and to produce graduates who have a sound knowledge of medico-legal principles.

You will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide a clinical forensic service to the community and contribute to better justice and and public health outcomes.

The program is offered in two streams - course work only or course work and a project. You will be required to complete all three core units: Medical Evidence; Injury Interpretation; Ethics, Medicine and the Law, as well as a number of elective units from areas including; traffic medicine, custodial medicine, adult sexual assault, paediatric forensic medicine, forensic toxicology and forensic science. With approval, further units may be selected from within other departments of the faculty or from other postgraduate programs.

The program is delivered through the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM), which houses the Department of Forensic Medicine. Some of the units are delivered in conjunction with interstate forensic partners.

The course is taught off-campus over three years. Early exit from the program may satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Certificate (24 credit points) or Graduate Diploma (48 Credit points).

Past students and staff of the program or the Department of Forensic Medicine have been actively involved in major events and specific cases in Australia -- the 2009 Victorian bushfires, identification of bushranger Ned Kelly's remains -- and internationally including the identification of victims of the Asian tsunami, man made disasters in the former Yugoslavia, Iraq, Burma, East Timor and the West Bank, the investigation of a range of human rights abuses and trials and assisting in the development of services through agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

Be a graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery or Bachelor of Dentistry in an Australian University; or

Have qualifications which, in the opinion of the Faculty Board, are equivalent to or are a satisfactory substitute for the qualifications described above; and

Have at least 3 years experience in clinical or dental practice.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Show Less

Recent concerns about CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts of fossil-fired power plants and the country's continued dependence on foreign oil have created a renewed interest in nuclear power generation and overall demand for nuclear power. And the United States isn't alone in recognizing the value of nuclear power.

As energy consumption continues to grow, many countries — especially those in Asia with growing economies and increasing energy demands — are turning to nuclear power as a dependable supply for their energy needs.

Although people often think of nuclear power plants when it comes to nuclear engineering, there are an increasing number of nuclear engineers working in a variety of fields such as medicine, manufacturing, agriculture, and security.

Why an Online Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Penn State?

The nuclear engineering graduate program at Penn State is ranked fifth in the nation and we have been pioneers in online education with a successful program for more than 15 years.

Additional studies also indicate that even if the United States does not construct any reactors, the nation will still need to graduate hundreds of additional nuclear scientists and engineers each year to fill the demand.

Who Should Apply?

Pursuing this online degree gives you great flexibility combined with a highly relevant course curriculum. The Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering (Nuc E) is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline, or the applied sciences from an ABET-accredited institution, who wish to pursue a graduate degree in nuclear engineering.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Many nuclear engineers work in private and governmental research and development laboratories. Some teach in colleges and universities. Other engineers are employed in nuclear power plants and in factories that make nuclear equipment. Still others may work primarily in design engineering or designing and developing new devices to generate nuclear power.

Additional opportunities for employment include:

electrical utility companies
government energy and defense agencies
national laboratories
nuclear plant designing firms
and other private companies

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

The program contains a number of courses requiring a solid background in mathematics typically found in an undergraduate program in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science, with at least two semesters of calculus. Students with other undergraduate majors who have a strong background in mathematics may apply.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants
---------------------------------

All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

Other Fees

Show Less

The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Administration will offer a combination of public administration and management courses that focus on public policy issues ranging from budget development to grant writing and property management, administrative law, social policy and event response. The program will provide a comprehensive curriculum that will allow students with existing associate degrees in approved related fields to complete their baccalaureate degree and pursue career advancement. Graduates will be prepared to meet the demand for well-educated administrators in fire departments, emergency medical service agencies, police and sheriff’s departments and other governmental bureaus nationally.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

- Develop an understanding of public administration management within the context of public safety departments.

- Acquire skills in personnel management, grant writing, administrative law, property management and public relations in order to effectively supervise departments and work with the community.

- Develop an understanding of intergovernmental relations, how government all levels–local, state, and national–must work together to provide public safety and social services effectively.

- Develop emergency plans for catastrophic events to ensure public safety and the effective operation of their departments.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to Keiser University all applicants must supply:

Verification of high school graduation ( transcript, diploma, etc. ) or

Verification of GED completion ( GED scores or GED diploma ) or

Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school.

If an applicant’s primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL® score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score ( iBT ) of 61, or an IELTS™ score of 6.0 or higher.

Other Fees

Show Less

Grand Canyon University offers the Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management degree for those working in or desirous of working in fields such as emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement and environmental health and safety. Individuals transitioning out of the military may also pursue this degree program.

This bachelor's degree completion program provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The public safety and emergency management degree emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.

Upon completing the bachelor's in public safety and emergency management, many graduates opt to further their education. GCU offers a variety of master's degrees including a Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy, a Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Management, a Master of Science in Leadership, and a Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
------------------------------------

Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

Other Fees

Show Less