DISTED - Cambridge A-Level Science

Cambridge A-Level

The Gold Standard of Pre-University Qualifications

Accredited by

Course approval: KPT/JPS(KR10062)8/14
MQA accreditation: MQA(A10062)5/16

What It Can Do For You

Provide a solid grounding for tertiary studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, computer science, information technology, biotechnology, law, business, psychology, mass communications and other related programmes.

Gateway to a degree course worldwide:
Malaysia (private universities and colleges), Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Canada and Russia.

Progress to degree courses at DISTED:

Staffordshire University (UK)
BA(Hons) Accounting & Finance
BA(Hons) Business Management
BA(Hons) International Business Management
BA(Hons) Marketing Management
BA(Hons) Tourism Management
BA(Hons) Events Management
BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems Management

HELP University
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

What You Study

General Paper (Develops thinking and communication skills)

And at least three Advanced Level subjects from:
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Further Mathematics

Arts
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Law
Mathematics
Psychology

The A-Level examinations, which are conducted by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), comprise 2 parts (except for Further Mathematics):

The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) examination covering the first half of the course.

The Advanced Level (A2) examination covering the second part of the course.

MQA Subjects
Students are required to complete these Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) subjects:

Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Pengajian Malaysia
Pendidikan Moral or Pengajian Islam

How Long, When & What You Need To Enrol

How Long You Study
11 months or 18 months

When You Begin Studies
January, March or June

What You Need To Enrol

Science Stream
SPM: 5 credits with passes in relevant Science subjects, Bahasa Malaysia and English.

IGCSE O-Level: 5Cs with passes (Es) in relevant Science subjects and English.

For pursuing select degree courses, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) prescribes the following SPM grades:

Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy - 5Bs in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or another technical subject.
Engineering - 5 credits including Mathematics and 1 Science subject.
Built environment - 5 credits including Mathematics.
Allied health sciences - 5 credits including 3 from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
Science - 5 credits including 2 Science subjects.

Arts Stream
SPM: 5 credits in any subjects with a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

IGCSE O-Level: 5Cs in any subjects with a pass (E) in English.

Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.

Successful experience in conducting the programme since 1995. Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers supported by experienced technical staff. High quality textbooks are made available to students. Individual hands-on laboratory sessions to enhance your science practical skills.		Close monitoring of your academic progress. Ideal learning environment at our purpose-built Yeap Chor Ee Campus with excellent modern facilities. Scholarships are available to Malaysian SPM / O-Level achievers.
Chuah Yimin Cambridge A-Level AAAAc (2012)	“The Cambridge A-Level is a very prestigious pre-university qualification that is highly regarded the world over. I owe my success too to my A-Level lecturers who are very experienced and approachable beyond class hours."	Lai Choon Peng Cambridge A-Level AAAAc (2012)	“DISTED afforded me the opportunity to complete the A-Level in just 11 months, leading to cost savings and faster entry into university. Experienced, capable and approachable lecturers are the hallmark of the A-Level programme at DISTED. Apart from quality teaching, the college’s course fees are relatively affordable. I would have to pay twice the cost of studying had I done the same pre-university course in the Klang Valley,”
Chan Wai Yen Cambridge A-Level AAAAa (2011)	“I chose the A-Level for its international reputation as a hallmark of pre-university qualification. It suited my preference for an exam-oriented learning system with flexibility to select subjects of interest to me. My A-Level lecturers not only taught well but also, very supportive in providing help and encouragement."	Soon Wei Shyan Cambridge A-Level AAAAa (2011)	“At DISTED, I had the opportunity to complete the A-Level in just 1 year, leading to fast track entry into university besides cost savings. I cherish my lecturers who are not only knowledgeable and experienced but also, friendly and fun, which makes learning more interesting,"
Ong Qi Jia Cambridge A-Level AAAAa (2010)	“DISTED has an excellent teaching faculty for A-Level. The lecturers are not only knowledgeable and experienced but also, caring and helpful.”	Lim Yan Lei Cambridge A-Level AAAAa (2010)	“DISTED has very good A-Level lecturers. They’re also friendly and always willing to help students to do well. I chose DISTED for its strong reputation in pre-university studies besides following the footsteps of my 2 brothers who are the college’s A-Level alumni."
Chin Da-Xing Cambridge A-Level AAAAa (2009)	“DISTED is well-established in running the Cambridge A-Level programme with very experienced lecturers. Furthermore, the college offers a 1-year fast-track A-Level Science option that gives the advantage of earlier entry into university."	Chuah Chian Yeong Cambridge A-Level AAAAb (2009) JPA scholar	“The lecturers are not only experienced but also, very helpful in guiding students to do better academically. The Cambridge A-Level is the best pre-university programme as it gives a solid grounding for tertiary studies and is accepted by universities the world over."
Ng Yon Hon Cambridge A-Level AAAAa Top in the World in AS Mathematics (2008)	“DISTED offers a 1-year A-Level Science programme that gives me the opportunity of faster entry into university. Its library has useful references and is very conducive for studying. It also has good computing facilities for us to surf for academic information."	Kiranjeet Kaur A/P Harjit Singh Cambridge A-Level AAAAa (2008)	“DISTED lecturers are helpful and they know their stuff very well. The good references and past years’ exam papers in the library also helped me to excel."
Chee Beng Tatt Cambridge A-Level AAAAa Top in Malaysia in General Paper (2007)	“The fast track 1-year Cambridge A-Level Science programme at DISTED has given me the edge to enter the university earlier. DISTED has competent and helpful lecturers. Its science labs are well-equipped for individual hands-on experience to enhance our practical skills."	Lim Kuan Yee Cambridge A-Level AAAA (2007)	“DISTED has a pleasant learning environment with capable and helpful lecturers. Its library has adequate and relevant references for students to excel in their studies."
Joanne Lee Aing Ling Cambridge A-Level AAAA (2006)	“I preferred the 11-month fast track A-Level programme at DISTED as it would lead to a faster entry into university. Furthermore, the qualification is recognised by universities all over the world. The library has a good collection of A-Level references including past years’ papers to help students excel in the course. The lecturers too gave us useful notes.”	Loo Khang Ning Cambridge A-Level AAAA (2006)	“DISTED has a good learning environment. My lecturers were helpful and always had the time to attend to my questions. I also had a lot fun doing exam revision with my friends in the library."