MSc (Building Technology) - School of Housing, Building and Planning
OVERVIEW
The curriculum has been designed to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of
Building Services Maintenance
Construction Technology and Infrastructures
Courses
- Building Science and Environment
- Structural System and Design
- Construction and Materials Technology
- Building Services Technology
- Energy and Building Maintenance
- Construction Geotechnology
- Construction Technology and Infrastructure
- Intelligent Building
Research Project
This component aims at exposing candidates to the theory and techniques of developing and conducting research in relevant fields such as construction technology, construction geotechnic, building materials, building infrastructures, building energy studies, building diagnostics, building automation systems, indoor and outdoor environments, building security technology, fire safety, as well as other areas related to building science/engineering/services.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in related area
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
