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Bachelor of Science Geoinformatics with Honours

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science Geoinformatics with Honours Program at UTM University Malaysia focuses on Geomatics Engineering. It involves acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting geospatial data related to the Earth and the built environment. Geospatial tools and techniques, such as GPS, aerial imagery, and remote sensing, are used to measure and manage this data. The program aims to provide a quality education in geomatics technologies and meet the needs of the surveying and Geomatics Engineering profession in Malaysia.

Entry Requirement

  • A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre – university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country; and
  • Pass the English Proficiency requirements

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Licensed Land Surveyor
  • Government Land Surveyor
  • Geodesist
  • Hydrographer (offshore & onshore positioning specialises in marine hydrographic survey and oceanography)
  • Astronomer & Islamic Astronomer (Falak Syarie)
  • Photogrammetrist
  • Researcher
  • Academician
  • Geospatialist (government public sector & private firm)
  • Geomatics Engineer (e.g., oil, gas & mineral exploration, construction, energy & utilities, land-use planning, three dimensional (3D) imaging, and positioning technology)

Curriculum

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Year 1 Semester 1

  • Survey Camp
  • Core Courses
  • Industrial Training
  • Elective Courses D. Elective Courses
  • General Courses E. General Courses
  • Mathematics for Surveyors I
  • Physics Theory for Surveyors
  • Fundamental of Survey & Mapping
  • Computer Programming
  • Philosophy and Current Issues (Local & International)
  • Graduate Success Attribute

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Mathematic for Surveyors II - Advance Calculus
  • Applied Physics for Surveyors
  • Cartography
  • Engineering Surveying
  • English Communication Skills
  • Malay Language for Communication (International)
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Year 2 Semester 1

  • Statistic for Surveyors
  • Mathematic for Surveyors III - Survey Computation
  • Engineering Surveying Technology
  • Geodesy I
  • Survey Camp I
  • Science and Technology Thinking
  • Elective Generic Skills
  • Elective Enrichment of Knowledge

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Introduction to Adjustment Computation
  • Satellite Positioning I
  • Photogrammetry I
  • Hydrographic Surveying
  • Geodesy II
  • Survey Camp II
  • Academic Communication Skills
  • Co-Curriculum Service Learning

Year 3 Semester 1

  • Elective 11
  • Elective 21
  • Elective 31
  • Field Astronomy
  • Cadastral Survey
  • Survey Camp III

Year 3 Semester 2

  • Elective 41
  • Elective 51
  • Elective 61
  • Elective 71
  • Geographical Information System
  • Technical Writing

Year 3 Short Semester

  • Industrial Training - Practical & Seminar

Year 4 Semester 1

  • Elective 81
  • Elective 91
  • Land Law and Survey Regulation
  • Undergraduate Project I
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Extracurricular Experiential Learning (Excel)

Year 4 Semester 2

  • Elective 101
  • Elective 111
  • Project Management for Surveyors
  • Professional Practice
  • Undergraduate Project II
  • Elective Foreign Language

Electives

  • Satellite Positioning II
  • Least Squares Adjustment
  • Photogrammetry II
  • Remote Sensing
  • Hydrographic Surveying Technology
  • Map Projection
  • Cadastre Survey Practice
  • Marine Geodesy
  • Underground Utility Mapping
  • Deformation Survey
  • Tidal Processing & Analysis
  • Terrestrial Laser Scanning
  • Falak Syarie
  • Law of the Sea
  • Geospatial Management & Implementation
  • Industrial Survey
  • Marine Cadastre
  • Geospatial Data Analysis
  • Airborne Survey

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Research scientist
  • Lab specialist
  • Quality analyst
  • Biotechnologist

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