Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Building Sciences and Engineering (Building Sciences and Engineering / Building Sciences and Engineering with the specialism of Building Services Engineering)
Entrance Year Sept 2024
Programme Code JS3110
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
4 years
Programme Intake 42 (JUPAS and non-JUPAS)
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
122 (plus 12 training credits)
Programme Leaders
Dr Wong Ling Tim
BEng(Hons), PhD, MCIBSE, MHKIE, CEng, RPE(BSS, FRE)
Remarks
The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
The BEng (Hons) Scheme in Building Sciences and Engineering [建築科學及工程學(榮譽)工學士組合課程] comprises the following awards:
BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering [建築科學及工程學(榮譽)工學士]
BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering (Building Services Engineering) [建築科學及工程學(榮譽)工學士(屋宇設備工程學)]
Without being subject to further assessment, students may enrol in a Building Sciences and Engineering Major with or without the specialism of Building Services Engineering depending on the student’s choice of elective subjects.
The options of a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics are available to students taking the BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering. Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please see Secondary Major Details for further information.
The department is planning to review the Building Services Engineering specialism for 2024 intake.
Entry Scholarship
In recognition of high academic attainment, the Department will grant entry scholarships to eligible students with outstanding HKDSE scores admitted to the Scheme via JUPAS. The award criteria for the scholarship are listed in the information sheet. The requirements are subject to change, and awardees will be announced on the same website in due course.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
We equip graduates with the technical and academic competence needed to excel in building sciences and engineering/building services engineering.
This programme meets the demand for locally trained building/building services engineers with expertise in the fields of consultancy, contracting, building management and research and development.
Our graduates have a broad range of personal skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, learn independently and solve new problems innovatively.
Programme Characteristics
Students learn the art and science of providing safe, healthy and energy-efficient built environments with minimal adverse ecological impacts. They also have opportunities to tackle intellectual challenges that prepare them to become managers in the industry.
Students have the opportunity to work in teams, lead small projects, work independently and interact with highly qualified and professional staff. They also have access to a variety of design software and laboratory facilities for the latest building sciences and engineering applications, such as artificial intelligence and big data for smart buildings.
Local and overseas summer placement opportunities are offered.
Students who join the Student Exchange Programme can study for a semester at universities in the United States, Europe, Australia, Russia, Southeast Asia or Mainland China.
Students are regularly awarded scholarships by professional bodies and major organisations in Hong Kong.
