Sept 2024 Entry
4 years
122 (plus 12 training credits)
The credits required for graduation will vary according to the entrance qualification and subjects taken by each student.
- 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 on a Major of Building Sciences and Engineering with/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, and 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.
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
We foster 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 also have a broad range of personal skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, learn independently and address 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 the chance to tackle intellectual challenges that prepare them to become future 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 at universities in the United States, Europe, Australia, Russia, Southeast Asia or Mainland China for a semester.
Students are regularly awarded scholarships by professional bodies and major organisations in Hong Kong.
Professional Recognition
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) has granted full accreditation to the BEng(Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering (including the BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering (Building Services Engineering)).
Graduates of this programme may then qualify for Scheme A training with the HKIE in the following disciplines: (i) Building Services, (ii) Fire, (iii) Environmental* and (iv) Energy. Academic programmes in the Building Services discipline that are accredited by the HKIE are reciprocally recognised by the UK's Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
* Upon completion of specific elective subjects.
Career Prospects
Graduates have good career prospects in the building construction and real estate sectors.
The rapid construction of new and state-of-the-art buildings in Hong Kong provides numerous attractive local employment opportunities. As the programme is widely recognised, these opportunities also extend to Mainland China and overseas.
Graduates often begin their careers as trainee engineers in government departments, consulting firms, contracting companies, property management companies or utility companies.
First Class Honours graduates may consider research an attractive option, especially because building development in Hong Kong embraces advanced technology worthy of in-depth investigation.
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Students begin by learning the fundamentals of indoor built environments, building information modelling and programming, data science, architecture and buildings, thermal science, fluid and electrical engineering, and mathematics.
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At the end of the Semester 2 of Year One, students may opt for a Secondary Major programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) or Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA). Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive. Each Secondary Major may stipulate additional selection criteria for admission.
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In Year Three, students apply their foundational knowledge to the design and operation of major building services engineering systems.
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In the final year, students opt for electives from a pool addressing the latest developments and technology in the fields of building sciences and engineering, and undertake a major project.
The option of a Secondary Major is available to the students of the BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering:
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Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
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Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
Features
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Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
The BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering plus the Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) offers an interdisciplinary and integrated programme to nurture graduates with the mindset and skillset needed for building sciences and engineering/building services engineering and innovation and entrepreneurship. Through a flexible programme structure and cross-disciplinary design, students are equipped with the knowledge and techniques critical to building sciences and engineering/building services engineering, and the capability to analyse, plan and implement financially viable and technically feasible innovation and entrepreneurship. Students are also provided with hands-on experience in innovative and entrepreneurial activities. Upon completion of the programme, students will be well-positioned to play a vital role in the building services engineering industry and the innovation and technology industry in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
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Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
The BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering plus Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) is an interdisciplinary and integrated programme to equip students with a strong foundation in building sciences engineering/building services engineering, computer science, statistics and mathematics, to foster in them the technical and academic competence needed to excel in building sciences and engineering/building services engineering and make use of AIDA techniques to solve contemporary problems in the field. It will incorporate a block of AIDA subjects (such as programming, mathematics, statistics, big data, AI and machine learning) into the programme focusing on building sciences engineering/building services engineering. Students will complete their study equipped with technical skills related to AI and Data Analytics, coupled with the domain knowledge from a block of subjects chosen from the BEng (Hons) in Building Sciences and Engineering, in addition to the GUR subjects. An Integrated Capstone Project (ICP) will also be included to develop the student’s capabilities in analysing and solving complex and potential real-life problems and train them in skills related to systematic development and documentation of a significant piece of work.
Remarks
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Students are required to take 12 credits for elective courses.
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Only students with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above may be considered for enrolment into the Secondary Major.
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There are 3 - 9 credits of double-counting subjects of the Major towards the Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE). The minimum credit requirement is 146 academic credits plus 10 training credits.
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There are 9 - 12 credits of double-counting subjects of the Major towards the Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA). The minimum credit requirement is 137 academic credits plus 12 training credits.
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The Secondary Major-offering Department may set a quota and additional admission requirements apart from the above GPA requirement. Students must apply to and obtain approval from the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, before the commencement of the second year of study to be admitted to the Secondary Major.
122 (plus 12 training credits)
The credits required for graduation will vary according to the entrance qualification and subjects taken by each student.
Dr Wong Ling Tim
BEng(Hons), PhD, MCIBSE, MHKIE, CEng, RPE(BSS, FRE)
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for non-JUPAS applicants.
Other Information
- Applicants attaining good results in Physics are preferred.
For further programme information, please contact:
General Office (tel: 2766 5847; email: beee.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
As a Hong Kong Polytechnic University student studying Building Services Engineering (now Building Sciences and Engineering), I had the opportunity to learn from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professors in the field. The curriculum was rigorous and challenging but also extremely rewarding.
One of the highlights of my school career was the opportunity to work on various group system design projects with classmates from diverse backgrounds. These projects allowed us to apply the theoretical knowledge we had learned in class and fostered teamwork and communication skills, which would be very useful for me in my future career.
Aside from academics, the university offered a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sports clubs, workshops, and social events that provided opportunities to meet new people and expand my horizons.
Overall, my experience at the PolyU was challenging and rewarding and has prepared me well for the future.
修讀屋宇設備工程學(榮譽)工學士課程 (現為建築科學及工程學(榮譽)工學士課程)，令我擁有一段充實的大學生活。除了樓宇的電力、空調、消防及供排水系統，我更有機會學習工程管理、建築能源模擬、可再生能源等知識、進一步寬闊我的眼界。建築環境及能源工程學系一直為學生提供不少機會與支持，包括資助金、指導計劃、講座、暑期實習及學生助理。此外，老師十分友善，經常為我們的學術、升學及就業問題上提供輔導和協助，我衷心感激他們的指導。
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in Building Sciences and Engineering and test their language and communication skills.
15 minutes
Only Band A and Band B applicants with the same admission scores will be invited to attend an interview.
Required
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in Building Sciences and Engineering and test their language and communication skills.
15 minutes
Applicants meeting the General Entrance Requirements will be invited for an interview.
Required
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in Building Sciences and Engineering and test their language and communication skills.
15 minutes
Applicants meeting the entrance requirements will be invited to attend an interview.
