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US6582001 - BACHELOR IN BUILDING SURVEYING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The Building Surveying Programme in the School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia aims to produce competence Building Surveyors who are able to function efficiently as members of the construction industry. Building Surveying is a rapidly growing profession in Malaysia and its services are highly needed in all economics and development situation. Its scope begins from the very early stage of planning a development project to construction management, building pathology and forensic, maintenance and up to conservation of historical building. Career as a professional Building Surveyor includes every aspect of a building life cycle from its planning stage to restoration, demolition and redevelopment. A qualified Building Surveyor can work at Government/Semi-Government Departments such as Local Authorities, higher learning institutions or at private sector organizations such as developers, financial and banking institutions, consultant firms, insurance companies and research organizations.

     

    School of Housing, Building & Planning
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://www.hbp.usm.my


    Duration : 3 ½ Years / 7 Semesters (Minimum)
                      6 Years / 12 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least a Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Geography
      • History
      • Economics
      • Visual Arts
      • Business Studies
      • Accounting
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Pass SPM or its equivalent, with passes in English, Mathematics, and any one science / technical / vocational subject.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      AND

      i. Pass the MOE Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Computer Science / Programming / Computing
      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Business Management
      • Business and Technology
      • Economics
      • Engineering Physics / Engineering Chemistry
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

      OR

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in three (3) specialised subjects at the UiTM Law Foundation level.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      A Diploma in Building Surveying / Built Environment recognized by the government, or an equivalent qualification recognized as such, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
      (Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but above 2.00 must have a minimum of one year of working experience in the field of Building Surveying / Built Environment.)

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 9 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Further Mathematics
      • Economics
      • Law
      • Computing
      • Accounting
      • Business Studies

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 9 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • History
      • Geography
      • Information Technology in a Global Society

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics
      • Information Technologies Studies

      OR

      Possess other qualifications recognized as equivalent and approved by the University Senate.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,250.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1 & Semester 2

      Building Surveying Fundamental Studio, Environmental Science I, Introduction to Built Environment & Human Settlement, Building Construction I, Structural Mechanics, Building Control Studio, Measurement of Building Works, Principles of Project Management, Building Construction 2

    • Semester 3 & Semester 4
       
      Building Audit and Safety Studio, Professional Practice for Building Surveyor, Building Services Maintenance 1, Building Cost Estimation and Pricing, Building Conservation Technology Studio, Building Pathology 1, Building Services Maintenance 2, Property Management
    • Semester 5 & Semester 6
       
      Building Maintenance Management Studio, Building Maintenance, Building Surveying Final Year Project 1, Methods of Construction, Total Asset and Facilities Management Studio, Building Pathology 2, Building Surveying Final Year Project 2
    • Semester 7
       
      Building Surveying Industrial Training

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Building Surveyor
    • Building Manager
    • Facility Manager
    • Property Manager
    • Building Maintenance Manager
    • Local government officer
    • Research officer
    • Conservators
    • Building Safety Auditor
    • Building Executive
    • Building Control Inspector

     

    Related Industries

    • Local authorities
    • Public Work Department
    • Building Surveying Consultant
    • Construction Firm
    • Consultant Firm
    • Insurance Agency and Tribunal
    • Conservation firm
    • Contractor firm

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Tuesday 28 April 2026.

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