Master of Science in Building Services Engineering

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

The M.Sc. in Building Services Engineering is a postgraduate taught programme aimed at developing a specialised skill set that enables you to innovate and develop sustainable techniques to transmit back to the building industry.

Standards review and application, underpinning science, research and practical group work projects permeate through the programme required to develop such a skill set.

The delivery of this programme is varied, ranging from practical sessions to guest lectures by experts in their field asked to relate their technical expertise and experience to the upcoming generation of building services engineers. The programme culminates with a final year project brief that enables you to utilise the skill set acquired through the taught and practical sessions for a specific application.

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Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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The Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Malta or from any other higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class (Honours).

In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of the qualification listed above, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other relevant academic or professional qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first cycle degree. The admission of such applicants may be made conditional on the results of an interview.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EPC5110	Energy Conversion Processes: Electrical Systems	5 ECTS
MEC5008	Energy Conversion Processes: Thermofluid Systems	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ENR5014	Sustainability in Building Services	5 ECTS
EPC5004	Electrical Services in Buildings	5 ECTS


Summer Period

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ENR5023*	Project in Building Services	30 ECTS
* Study-unit ENR5023 starts in Summer Period of academic year 2025-26 and continues up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2027-28.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ENR5016	Engineering Management 1	5 ECTS
MEC5004	Fundamental Engineering Science of HVAC Systems	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ENR5021	Certification Methods in Buildings	5 ECTS
EVD5213	Integrated Design for Services in Buildings	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MEC5005	HVAC Technologies	5 ECTS
MEC5006	Fire Safety Engineering	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ENR5012	Building Management, eLVs and Internet of Things	5 ECTS
ENR5013	Engineering Management 2	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science in Building Services Engineering - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of active electro-mechanical systems that aid the operation and use of buildings.
Identify and integrate key and basic thermofluidic and electrical processes associated with building services systems.
Outline the basics of fire dynamics.
Interpret psychometric charts.
Calculate the energy performance of residential and non-residential buildings.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of how to manage a building services project.

Explain the various methods and criteria associated with fire safety by classifying the fire risk associated with a building.
Justify the choice of specific HVAC systems provided that the building requirements, operation, use and status are well understood.
Demonstrate knowledge and justify the notion of "connected buildings" and "internet of things".
Formulate adequate public health engineering services by identifying waste water requirements of buildings and associated services.
Assess and quantify the operational requirement of an HVAC system through the use of psychometric charts.
Compile a risk assessment using established and standardised methods.
Choose and specify fire mitigation and suppression requirements.
Identify health and safety issues during the design and execution of a building services project.
Identify sustainable means and methods of improving buildings through mechanical and electrical engineering systems.
Assemble various fire safety mitigation measures.
Integrate building engineering systems with existing or proposed buildings from an early design stage.
Comply with the Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers standards.
Synthesise and adhere to legal requirements concerning planning laws and health and safety issues to design and execute building services projects.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr 3: NIL

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The programme offers a solid and grounded skill-set enabling you to assert yourself in the building and construction industry. A construction industry that continuously seeks sustainable means of design, execution and operation; perceives the engineering community as a fundamental pillar in providing the technical expertise to achieve its goal. By pursuing this programme will have a natural comparative advantage in being commissioned with the consultation of various building projects.

Moreover, the programme exposes you to various niche methods still in their infancy giving a wide-ranging scope to further your academic studies in the area via doctoral programmes and/or other professional development programmes.