Building Services Engineering (BSE)
Overview
- aims to equip engineers and professionals with the ability to design, manage, and innovate complex building systems. The curriculum integrates mechanical and electrical engineering principles as applied to modern built environments, fostering both technical expertise and sustainability awareness in urban infrastructure.
- focus areas:
- Indoor environmental quality and energy management
- Smart building technologies and automation
- Fire, lighting, and acoustic system design
- Renewable and sustainable energy integration
- Graduates of the BSE programme are prepared for senior professional roles in building design consulting, environmental engineering, and facility management, as well as for further research in related engineering disciplines at HKU or abroad.
Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS)
Starting from the 2025-26 academic year, the Government introduces the FTSS which is designed to support local students in pursuing further studies in areas of strategic priority for Hong Kong’s long-term development. Awardees will be supported with a subsidy of HK$100,000 for the whole TPg programme, regardless of the actual study period and mode of study.
The MSc(Eng) in Building Services Engineering is one of the programmes eligible for the FTSS in the 2025/26 and 2026/27 intakes. Local applicants will be invited to prepare an application statement and attend an online interview for the scholarship.
Further information of the FTSS can be found in: Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies.
Curriculum Structure
The MSc(Eng) in Building Services Engineering curriculum provides advanced education in the fields of design, management and operation of modern building services engineering systems to practising engineers or related professionals who wish to acquire new knowledge and keep abreast of technical developments in the building services industry. The curriculum is jointly organized by the ME and the EEE departments.
Programme Requirements
To successfully complete the BSE curriculum, candidates must accumulate a total of 72 credits distributed as follows:
Component | Credit Requirement |
Discipline Courses | Not less than 30 credits |
Elective Courses | Not more than 18 credits |
Capstone Experience | 24 credits |
Course Selection Guidelines
- Total Courses: Candidates are required to complete 8 courses, including at least 3 courses from List A.
- Capstone Experience: Completion of a dissertation is mandatory, forming a substantial part of the Capstone Experience.
- Electives: Students may select up to 3 elective courses offered by other taught postgraduate programmes within the Faculty of Engineering, enabling interdisciplinary learning and broader academic exposure.
- Approval: All course selections are subject to the approval of the Course Coordinators to ensure a coherent and academically robust study plan.