Quantity Surveying
A quantity surveyor (QS) is a specialist in the building sector who has in-depth knowledge of construction costs and contracts. Qualified professionals in the field of quantity surveying are referred to as Chartered Surveyors (Members and Fellows of RICS) in the UK and Certified Quantity Surveyors (a designation of AIQS) in Australia and other nations.
Qualified quantity surveyors hold the legally protected title of Professional Quantity Surveyor in various nations, including Canada, South Africa, Kenya, and Mauritius. The management of all facets of the contractual and financial side of construction projects falls under the purview of quantity surveyors.
They aid in making sure the building project is finished within the estimated budget. Contractors may also use quantity surveyors to assist with the estimation of construction work for the contractor, bid assistance, project budget assistance, and client bill submission.
UTME Requirements To Study Quantity Surveying In Nigeria
- Before you may enroll in a quantity surveying program in Nigeria, you must first have earned at least 5 credit passes in your O’level results (WAEC or NECO), including English and Mathematics in no more than two (2) sittings. A single sitting was necessary, nevertheless, at some schools.
- By the last day of October of the year of admission, you must be sixteen (16) years old.
- Pass the Quantity Surveying proficiency test with the required grade.
- possess strong JAMB, WAEC, and, if applicable, post-UTME scores.
Direct Entry Requirements To Study Quantity Surveying In Nigeria
- A maximum of two (2) sittings for a minimum of five (5) credits in the Ordinary Level of the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE/GCE).
- Degree in a comparable discipline with a First Class or Second Class Upper.
- The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is where direct admission hopefuls must purchase the Direct admission form.
- An Advanced Level Certificate with the least Merit Pass in the National Certificate of Education (NCE), National Diploma (ND), or any applicable Advanced Level Certificate.
- Any additional qualifications that are equivalent to (1) and (4) above and are accepted to the Senate of the university of your choosing. Candidates must meet such Faculty/Departmental entry requirements in addition to the aforementioned minimum admission requirements.
JAMB Subject Combination For Quantity Surveying
In order to pursue a career in quantity surveying, you must take the following four (4) subjects in JAMB, with Use of English being a must for all courses.
- Use of English
- Physics
- Mathematics and
- any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, and Economics.
WAEC Subject Combination For Quantity Surveying
Below are the WAEC subjects that students looking for a combination for their Quantity Surveying education can choose from. It is necessary for students who want to enroll in this course at a higher level of education.
At the WAEC (West African Examinations Council) you need at least five subjects. You can apply for WAEC subjects from NECO (National Examination Council) or any O-level exam. Below is a combination of subjects for Quantity Surveying at WAEC.
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Civic Education
- Economics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- A Trade Subject
- Geography
- Any Other Subjects
List Of Universities That Offers Quantity Surveying
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Bayero University, Kano
Bells University Of Technology, Ota
Caleb University, Imota
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
The Federal University Of Technology Minna
Federal University Of Technology, Akure
Federal University Of Technology, Owerri
Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
Imo State University, Owerri
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt
University Of Benin, Benin City
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
University Of Jos, Jos
University Of Lagos
The University Of Uyo