Bachelor of Science in Building Services Engineering

Building services engineering is the discipline behind the systems that make buildings work: lighting, power, water, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire safety. This degree at Kumasi Technical University prepares you to design and manage these systems, with a practical focus typical of a technical university. It is offered under the Faculty of Built Environment, placing it alongside other built environment professions.

What building services engineering covers

Programmes of this kind usually start with the basics of physics and mathematics, then move into the technologies used inside buildings. You learn how to design and install electrical wiring, plumbing and drainage, heating and cooling systems, lifts, and fire detection. There is also a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, so you will cover topics like building insulation, solar power, and water conservation. The work involves drawing schedules, reading technical drawings, performing calculations, and using software to model how buildings perform.

What you can do with this degree

Graduates of building services engineering are in demand wherever buildings are designed, built, or renovated. Most go into engineering consultancies, construction companies, or property development firms, where they plan the systems that go into new buildings or upgrade existing ones. Others work as facilities managers, responsible for keeping a building's services running safely and efficiently. With experience, many become independent consultants or move into senior roles in project management.

How competitive it is to get a place

Getting a place on this programme is less competitive than on many other engineering degrees. That said, you still need to meet the university's admission requirements, and it is wise to check whether your WASSCE grades qualify. The faculty accepts students from General Science, Technical Studies, and Visual Arts backgrounds, so if you have studied any of those, you are eligible to apply.