The Foundation in Science is a pre-university programme that concentrates on science subjects. This programme aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills in sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Students will have a choice of 2 pathways to either Health / Biological Sciences or Engineering / Physical Sciences. The programme is designed for your seamless transition into a science-related undergraduate degree locally or abroad.
Progress to degree courses at DISTED College, selected Universities in Malaysia or Overseas:
Compulsory courses:
Malaysia
Overseas
Degree Programme | Min. Entry Requirements** | ||
SPM | O-Level / IGCSE | UEC | |
Medicine | Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 other subject, and Credit in Bahasa Malaysia and English | Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 other subject, and Credit in English | B4 in 3 subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) |
Dentistry | Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 other subject, and Credit in Bahasa Malaysia and English | Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 other subject, and Credit in English | B4 in 4 subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) |
Pharmacy | Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 other subject, and Credit in Bahasa Malaysia and English | Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 other subject, and Credit in English | – |
Biomedical, Biotechnology and Sciences | Credits in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects and pass in Bahasa Malaysia & English | Credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects and pass in English | Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects and pass in English |
Engineering | Credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Physical Science subject | Credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Physical Science subject | Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 1 Physical Science subject |
Computer Science and Software Engineering | Credit in 5 subjects including Additional Mathematics | Credit in 5 subjects including Additional Mathematics | Grade B in 3 subjects including Additional Mathematics |
Information Technology and Information System | Credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics | Credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics | Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics |
**Other qualifications recognised as equivalent by the Malaysian Government | |||
2026 Intakes:
Full Fees for 2026 (Approximately)(for local students):
This course provides an introduction to information technology and Information systems. The student will be introduced to computer software, hardware, and networking technologies, Information systems, databases as well as information security and privacy. The subject also teaches students to maximize their use of mobile devices, make the most of online tools for collaboration and communication, and fully utilize today’s Internet capabilities. It highlights today’s most current technology trends and developments.
