The minimum period of study for the Bachelor of Building Surveying is 4-31/2 years, comprising 8 semesters (including 1 special semester). The full-time semesters consists of 14 weeks. This course is pursued on a full time basis only.

The successful completion of the programme leads candidate to achieve the award of a degree in the field of building surveying.

In the Malaysian context, a professional Building Surveyor is a qualified person, by examination and experience, and a member of the RISM.The main roles and responsibilities of a Building Surveyor in Malaysia, as prescribed by the RISM cover the following areas; Building Control & Space Planning, Building Performance & Risk Assessment and Building Maintenance & Refurbishment.