Departments

Professional, statutory and regulatory body accreditations for the Faculty of Technology

Department of Civil Engineering

Join JBM

The Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers together represent some 100,000 of the world's leading professional engineers.

These four professional bodies have formed the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) to work and strengthen links with universities to ensure that educational programmes are in place to develop professional engineers that will continue to provide a global contribution to sustainable, economic growth and ethical standards. The JBM assesses and makes recommendations on the accreditation of relevant educational programmes that it will accept as meeting the requirement to register as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council (UK) - the body responsible for regulating the engineering profession within the UK.

School of Computing

Join BCS

The British Computer Society (BCS) is a professional body for those working in IT. It has over 65,000 members in more than 100 countries and are the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). It is also an international awarding body for a wide range of qualifications for both users of IT and IT specialists.

School of Environmental Design and Management

Join BOHS

The British Institute of Occupational Hygienists (BOHS) is a founding member of the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) which provides an international voice for the occupational hygiene profession. It is also an integral member of the Professional Organisations in Occupational Safety and Health (POOSH) group, which works towards common aims through joint initiatives and mutual support.

Join IEMA

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment.

The Institute offers ongoing support to environmental professionals and aims to promote sustainability through improved environmental practice and performance. With over 13,000 individual and corporate members based in 87 countries, the IEMA is now a leading international membership-based organisation dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development, and to the professional development of individuals involved in the environmental profession, whether they be in the public, private or non-governmental sectors.

Join IOSH

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is Europe's leading body for health and safety professionals. It has over 34,000 members worldwide, including 13,000 Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners.

The Institution was founded in 1945 and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sets professional standards, supports and develops members and provides authoritative advice and guidance on health and safety issues. IOSH is formally recognised by the ILO as an international non-governmental organisation.

Join BQSM

The Lembaga Juruukur Bahan Malaysia (LJBM) or the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) is a statutory body, established by an Act of Parliament namely the Registration of Quantity Surveyors Act 1967 (also known as Quantity Surveyors Act 1967), responsible for:

  1. the registration of Quantity Surveyors and firms and bodies corporate practising as consulting Quantity Surveyors; and
  2. the regulation of the quantity surveying profession in Malaysia,

with the aim of safeguarding the interests of the public and the rights of registered Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveying practices.

Join RICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the pre-eminent organisation in the property profession. Its members offer advice on land, property, construction and related environmental issues. They help to set, maintain and regulate standards. and also provide impartial advice to governments and policy-makers.

Join IHBC

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is a professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts working in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with connections to the Republic of Ireland. The Institute exists to establish, develop and maintain the highest standards of conservation practice, to support the effective protection and enhancement of the historic environment, and to promote heritage-led regeneration and access to the historic environment for all.

Electronic and Computer Engineering

Join IET

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Join IEEE

A non-profit organization, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional association for the advancement of technology.

Through its global membership, IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others. Members rely on IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services.

Department of Mathematics

Join IET

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Join IMA

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) exists to support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications and to promote and enhance mathematical culture in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for the public good.

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is also the professional and learned society for qualified and practising mathematicians.

Mechanical and Design Engineering

Join IET

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Join IMarEST

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is the international membership organisation and learned society for marine science, engineering and technology professionals.

The Institute offers many opportunities to learn, to stay in touch and to be well-informed and well-connected both in ones specialist marine-related field and in the wider marine context. Besides its various publishing activities, the Institute operates the Marine Information Centre, one of the largest maritime libraries and sources of data in the world, offering a wealth of knowledge and technical information, both at Coleman Street, London, where it is based, or via remote access.

Join RINA

Founded in 1860 in London to "...advance the art and science of ship design... " today the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is an international professional institution and learned society whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of all marine vessels and structures. RINA has members in over 90 countries, and is widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations world-wide.

Join IMechE

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is a professional engineering institution in the UK. It has 80,000 members work at the heart of the country's most important and dynamic industries.

By working with leading companies, universities and think tanks, IMechE creates and shares knowledge to provide government, businesses and the public with fresh thinking and authoritative guidance on all aspects of mechanical engineering.

Join IED

The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), established in 1945, is a professional body for designers operating in the many fields of engineering design - product design, architecture, the marine, automotive and aircraft industries and many more.