Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying programme was initiated in 1995 with the aim of producing graduates with a professional degree in Quantity Surveying. The programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice in the construction industry, both locally and internationally, with a high awareness of culture and ethics. The programme has received accreditation from the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), United Kingdom.

Programme Details

• The programme consists of a 3 ½ year full-time study term, comprising 7 semesters and 1 special semester.
• Upon successful completion, students will be awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• The programme has a total credit requirement of 126 credit hours, including University courses, programme core courses, programme elective courses, and industrial training.
• The course structure includes modules such as Principles of Measurement, QS Practices in Construction, Digital Construction, Project Management Principles, Building Economics, Construction Legal Studies, and Construction Business and Development.

Career Opportunities

There is a high demand for qualified quantity surveyor professionals, with diverse career opportunities in:

• Consultant QS practices
• Construction companies
• Claim and contract specialist
• Dispute resolution experts
• Claim consultants
• Developers
• Banking sector
• Insurance companies
• Oil and gas industry
• Government agencies and authorities

Professional Recognition

Upon completing their studies, graduates will be registered as Provisional Quantity Surveyors (PVQS) through the Bulk Registration Programme, a collaboration between Universiti Malaya and the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM). Once registered as PVQS and meeting the necessary requirements, graduates may apply for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Tier 1, and upon fulfilling the APC Tier 1 requirements, they will be upgraded to Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS).

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying is accredited by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK.

Admission

The programme accepts applications from local and international students, with the start of the programme in September/October every year.