AP220

Bachelor of Surveying Science & Geomatics (with honours)

The duration of the programme is between 2½ years to 3½ years depending on the entry levels and status of the applicant.
Candidate with a Diploma in Geomatic Science, Diploma in Geomatic Science (Geographical Information System), and Diploma in Geomatic Science (Natural Resources) from UiTM will be admitted to an advanced standing. The programme would be 3½ years for those entering with a matriculation or STPM qualification. The programme is designed to produce graduates who have sound knowledge, competency and skilled in geo-measurement, processing, interpretation, analysis and presentation of land-based spatial information with emphasis in the development, implementation, utilization and management of computer-based land and geographical information system as well as on the interpretation of satellite data and digital image processing.

Accreditation

This program is recognized by the Public Services Department and the professional bodies such as the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM), Land Surveyors Board Peninsular Malaysia, and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can readily assume useful roles in surveying profession. Graduates may have career flexibility either to work outdoors or in the office. They may work as land surveyors, land administrators, site managers or site engineers in many different areas in the government or in the private sectors including the surveying and property development, building construction, cadastral, mining industries, hydrographic surveying and any other remote sensing related discipline.
Knowledge in geospatial and remote sensing would enable graduates to work as GIS analyst, image analyst, image interpreter and in other roles in the geospatial industry. Graduates have a range of exciting career opportunities in area as diverse as tourism, environmental manager, surveying and property development, building and construction, land management, software development including sales and marketing.
Examples of potential employers may include the Department of Mapping and Surveying Malaysia (JUPEM), the Ministry of Defence, Licensed Land Surveying Companies, other surveying-related firms, Construction companies, Local Councils, Development and Property Division of the State Economic and Planning Unit and the Institutions of Higher Learning.
Graduate may also further their studies in the Postgraduate Programmes, such as Master of Science (Built Environment) by research, and Master in Geographical Information Science by course in UiTM.

Entry Requirements

Pass in STPM with a minimum PNGK of 2.50 and obtained a grade of B- (NGMP 2.67) and a grade of C (NGMP 2.00) from any two (2) of the following subjects:

·      Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, History, Geography, Accountancy, Business Management, Art and Visual Arts , and,

·      Pass in the SPM with FIVE (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics and Physic / Chemistry / Biology / Additional Science/ Sciences and, a pass in Additional Mathematics and a pass in English, or,

·      Pass in Matriculation programme / PASUM/ASASI UiTM with a minimum PNGK of 2.50 and obtained a grade of B- (CGPA 2.67) in any one (1) subject and a grade of C (CGPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects as follows:

·      Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accountancy, Business Management and Economics, and,

·      Pass in the SPM with FIVE (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics and Physic / Chemistry / Biology / Additional Science/ Sciences and, a pass in Additional Mathematics and a pass in English, or,

·      Diploma in Geomatic Science, Diploma in Geomatic Science (Geographical Information System), Diploma in Geomatic Science (Natural Resources) from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or,

·      Diploma in Geomatic Science, Diploma in Geomatic Science (Geographical Information System), Diploma in Geomatic Science (Natural Resources) from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a minimum of one (1) year working experience in the related field, or,

·      Diploma in Engineering or Diploma in other related field from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, and,

·      Pass in the SPM with FIVE (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics and Physic / Chemistry / Biology / Additional Science/ Sciences and, a pass in Additional Mathematics and a pass in English, or,

·         Diploma in Engineering or Diploma in other related field from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a minimum of one (1) year working experience in the related field,  and,

·         Pass in the SPM with FIVE (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics and Physic / Chemistry / Biology / Additional Science/ Sciences and, a pass in Additional Mathematics and a pass in English, or,

·         Diploma in a related field from polytechnics or other government recognized institutions of higher learning with a minimum CGPA of 3.00, and,

·         Pass in the SPM with FIVE (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics and Physic / Chemistry / Biology / Additional Science/ Sciences and, a pass in Additional Mathematics and a pass in English, or,

·         Diploma in a related field from polytechnics or other government recognized institutions of higher learning with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and a minimum of one (1) year working experience in the related field, and,

·         Pass in the SPM with FIVE (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics and Physic / Chemistry / Biology / Additional Science/ Sciences and, a pass in Additional Mathematics and a pass in English.