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US6526001 - Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The USM Quantity Surveying programme is dynamic and comprehensive, emphasizing financial and contractual management, including cost estimation, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project cost control, alongside advanced topics like computerized measurement, value management, and sustainable construction practices.
     
    The programme, aimed at producing knowledgeable and technically competent graduates, fosters problem-solving skills in the Quantity Surveying discipline while developing leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities for professional engagement in the built environment. It integrates sustainability into research, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurship, supporting career growth.

    It has full accreditation from the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and prestigious institutions such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This accreditation ensures international recognition and unlimited opportunities.

    Lectures will be mainly delivered in English
    Examination: Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)

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

    Duration : 3 Years / 6 Semester
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • General

      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC 

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field 

      ENGLISH 

      • IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.

    • Special

      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATESDIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES:

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 3.00 

      And 

      Minimum grade B in any 2 subjects below: 

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Geography
      • History
      • Economics
      • Visual Arts
      • Business Studies
      • Accounting
      • Literature in English
      • Accounting 

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 3.00 

      And 

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution. 

      And 

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 3.00 and minimum grade B in any 2 subjects below:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Geography
      • History
      • Economics
      • Visual Arts
      • Business Studies
      • Accounting
      • Literature in English 

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES

      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives) 

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 10 and minimum grade C in 2 subjects below:
        • Chemistry
        • Mathematics
        • Physics
        • Biology 

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of C in any 2 subjects below:

      • Mathematics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Information Technology Studies

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES 

      • Passed IB diploma with 28 points
      • Minimum of 4 score at High Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) in any 2 subjects below:
        • Biology
        • Chemistry
        • Physics
        • Mathematics
        • Design Technology
        • Information Technology in a Global Societies
        • History
        • Geography

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      21,875.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      3,125.00
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      6,250.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      112.50
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Students gain foundational knowledge of the principles of Quantity Surveying, including the profession's roles and ethics, basic building construction methods and services, and the quantification of construction works using industry standards. This is delivered through a mix of theoretical and practical learning experiences.

      • Students delve deeper into measurement techniques and construction project cost management, covering cost estimation, budgeting, payment, and other aspects of cost planning and control.

      • Students will attend Compulsory Practical Training, which provides real-world industry exposure, bridging academic knowledge with professional practice.Students will also be introduced to digital construction practices

      • The focus shifts to advanced Quantity Surveying readiness, where students apply their knowledge to comprehensive research projects. They develop skills in leadership and problem-solving while addressing global challenges in construction. Students also gain valuable international exposure by exploring global construction practices and trends.

    • CAREER PROSPECTS

      Position

      • Quantity surveyor
      • Project manager
      • Estimator
      • Contracts Manager
      • Claims Consultant
      • Mediator/Arbitrator
      • Legal Advisor
      • BIM Manager/ BIM Coordinator
      • Procurement Planning Manager
      • Finance Officer

      Related Industries

      • Consultant firms
      • Contractors
      • Government departments
      • Property development
      • Financial institutions
      • Specialist contractors
      • Oil and gas companies
      • Infrastructure specialists

    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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