i believe so, yes.

i assume you've just completed your SPM, correct?

i highly recommend you to take STPM or matrics, as more options will open up for you then. as an SPM leaver, your option to study architecture in IPTA is only UiTM at the moment. and that's only if you're bumiputera. else, IPTS is the other option, or go the polytechnic way.

after that, whether UiTM is on part with UTM doesnt matter anymore, as long as all of them are accredited by LAM.

a year usually would already result in a great improvement among the students. personally, i'd say 2 years, because it would allow the student to observe buildings from the initiation stage right into the completion of the construction works. even better if he has had a hand in it too.

BSc. Arch is a professional degree. it's just of a lower level, which only allows one to become an assistant architect. u need a B>Arch (or M.Arch) to qualify as an architect.

As a rule, we screen everyone through for all architectural intakes in UTM, from diploma to PhD.

What we look for is no longer about qualification, but rather verification of previous works and achievements. This is where candidates must bring all works produced in part 1, log book post part 1 including proof of the 6months compulsory industrial placement.

Others would be to establish other special criteria that the candidate might have.

I havent. But I went to look at their programme published online. It is a postgrad programme to allow ppl to specialize into green architecture, but its not a part 2 professional programme.

In Malaysia, all part 2 programmes will carry the name M.Arch, not M.Sc.

Yes, the working experience is the requirement set by LAM. This way, schools no longer have to offer practical training within the programme and concentrate on academic enrichment.

To fulfill the requirement, you have to work at least as technical assistant. Draughtsman or CAD operator is too low. You can consult anyone in the office on the difference between part 1, part 2 and diploma holder. All schools would expect you to work as a Part 1 architect assistant before joining part 2. Part of the reason is because the programme is designed in assumption that all prospective students are aware and already perform as a part 1 architects assistant.

If you miss any of this, you will struggle in part 2.

I have no idea what a Medical Planner Architect supposed to be. Do enlighten me.