Programme Overview

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.
Intake Dates 2023 : January, April, June, August & October
Progress to degree courses at our Collaborative Universities:
  • Taylor’s University
  • Wawasan Open University (WOU)
  • AIMST University
  • HELP University
  • RCSI & UCD Malaysia (Penang Medical College)
  • University of Canterbury
  • Herriot-Watt University Malaysia
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Programme Structure & Courses

  • Foundation Studies

    Compulsory courses:

    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
    • Foundation in English
    • Academic English
    • Study Skills
    • E-Commerce
    • Chemistry 1
    • Mathematics 1
    • Mathematics 2
    • Statistics
    • Introduction to Information Technology

    Pathway to Health / Biological Sciences:

    • Biology 1
    • Biology 2
    • Chemistry 2
    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Physics 1 or Introduction to Programming

    Pathway to Engineering / Physical Sciences:

    • Physics 1
    • Physics 2
    • Mathematics 3
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Biology 1 or Introduction to Psychology
Study Pathway

Minimum Entry Requirements
  • SPM/IGCSE: 5 Credits (min Grade C*)
  • UEC: 3 Credits (min Grade B*)
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • English Requirement: Pass in English in SPM/IGCSE/UEC or equivalent

*Please refer to our counsellors for detailed requirements.

Fees & Intake Dates