The Master of Science in High Performance Buildings (HPB) gives candidates the opportunity to develop optimized building concepts, integrating various components of holistic design methodology, building physics, building climatology and comfort, energy-efficiency, environmental sources, building services systems, building aerodynamics, thermal and fluid dynamic CFD simulations, lighting design, building operations, as well as green urban modelling. The programme provides for advanced skills in specialization and scientific research of building physics coupled with architectural design, preparing students for professional as well as research and development settings at national and international levels.

This course is not related to the Engineering Warrant.

Fees:

Fees apply – Further information through MG2I (MCAST Gateway to Industry)

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Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification, with at least 180 credits, in an Engineering or Scientific area.

Applicants found eligible as per above, will also be asked to successfully complete a Master’s Programme Suitability Interview

In the absence of above entry requirements, applicants aged 27 years and over, can submit an application under the Maturity Clause…. but must present a recognised MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (at least 120 credits), or its equivalent, in an Engineering or Scientific area, together with clear evidence of a minimum of five (5) years (full time) direct and relevant experience.

Applicants under Maturity Clause, will be asked to sit for a combined Maturity and Master’s Suitability Interview

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.  

This Master’s Programme MAY be available as Full-Time delivery, if this same programme will be taking off for an International Cohort. Fees apply as will be guided by MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry). Information about this Master’s Programme being offered on a Part-Time delivery mode, can be found on the MG2i Website promoting such programmes – https://mg2imalta.com/.