Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Building Sciences and Engineering (Building Sciences and Engineering)
Entrance Year Sept 2024
Programme Code JS3110
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
4 years
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.
- Students will be awarded the following degree upon completion of the graduation requirements:
- BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering [建築科學及工程學(榮譽)工學士]
- 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 programme. Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please see "Secondary Major Details" for further information.
- Faculty of Construction and Environment International Student Scholarships (FCE ISS) are offered to eligible international students. Please click here for more details.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
We equip graduates with the technical and academic competence 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 consultancy, contracting, building management and research and development.
Our graduates have a broad range of personal skills, such as communicating effectively, thinking critically, learning independently and solving 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 various 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.
