Colleges and Universities Offering Foundation in Science in Malaysia

Institutions Offering Foundation in Science

•  Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar  
  Course entry requirements:
  -SPM with 5 credits which must include one Mathematics subject and two Science subjects, OR
  -O-Level with credits in 5 subjects which must include one Mathematics and two Science subjects, OR
  -Unified Examination certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 3 subjects which must include one Mathematics subject and two science subjects, OR
  -Other equivalent qualification
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Intakes: January, May and October
  
  Course content:
  Core Courses:
  -Effective Communication Skills
  -English for Academic Study
  -Mathematics I
  -Mathematics II
  -Mathematics III
  -Organic Chemistry
  -Physical Chemistry
  
  Elective Courses:
  (i) Biological Science
  -Fundamentals of Cell Biology
  -Inorganic Chemistry
  -Introduction to Physiological Systems
  -Modern Biology
  -Physics I
  -Physics II
  -Programming Concepts
  
  (ii) Physical Science (Engineering Science)
  -Mechanics
  -Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
  -Waves and Modern Physics
  -Inorganic Chemistry
  -Programming Concepts
  -Biology I
  -Biology II
  
  (iii) Physical Science (Technological Science)
  -Computing Technology
  -Introduction to Data Analytics
  -Programming Concepts and Design
  -Management
  -Mechanics
  -Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
  -Biology I
•  Xiamen University Malaysia, Sunsuria  
  Course entry requirements:
  a. SPM/SPMV-A pass with at least a Grade C in 5 subjects
  
  b. UEC-A pass with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects
  
  c. O-Level-A pass with at least a Grade C in 5 subjects
  
  d. Other equivalent qualifications
  
  Academic Track: Biological Science
  -A Grade C in Mathematics and 2 science subjects and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in SPM or other equivalent qualifications; or
  -A Grade C in Mathematics and 2 science subjects and a Pass in English in O-level or other equivalent qualifications; or
  -A Grade B in Mathematics and 2 science subjects, and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.
  
  
  
  Academic Track: Physical Science
  -A Grade C in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and 1 physical science subject, and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in SPM or other equivalent qualifications; or
  -A Grade C in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and 1 physical science subject, and a Pass in English in O-level or other equivalent qualifications; or
  -A Grade B in Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics and 1 physical science subject, and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.
  
  Note: Physical science subjects are Chemistry and Physics
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Intake: April / August / December
•  UOW Malaysia KDU University College, George Town  
  Course entry requirements:
  SPM / GCE O Levels :
  -5 Credits
  
  UEC :
  -3 Credits
  
  English Requirement
  Local Student :
  -Pass (English at SPM level or equivalent)
  
  
  
  International Student :
  -Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) (140); or PTE Academic (36); or MUET Band 2; or UOW Malaysia KDU English Entrance Test (60)
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Course content:
  Core
  (i) Semester 1
  -English Grammar and Usage
  -Study Skills
  -Creative Studies
  -Mathematics 1
  -Biology 1
  
  
  (ii) Semester 2
  -Advanced English Course
  -Computer Application
  -Chemistry 1
  -Physics 1
  -Mathematics 2
  
  (iii) Semester 3
  -Electives (2 subjects)
  -Introduction to Programming
  -Critical Writing and Research Skills
  -Statistics
  
  Electives:
  (i) Pure Sciences
  -Biology 2
  -Chemistry 2
  
  
  (ii) Physical Sciences
  -Mathematics 3
  -Physics 2
•  Widad University College, Kuantan  
  Course entry requirements
  -As our Foundation programme is specifically for entry into our Medical Programme, the entry qualification into our programme is as follows;
  -A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia / Vokasional (SPM / SPMV) / O-Level
  -Five (5) credits (minimum B) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics and any other subject
  -Credit in Bahasa Melayu and English
  -Obtained a pass in History
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Intake:
  -August
  -March
  
  Course content:
  (i) Semester 1
  -Physics I
  -Biology I
  -English I
  -Malaysian Studies / Language for Communication
  -Public Speaking
  
  (ii) Semester 2
  -Physics II
  -Biology II
  -English II
  -Mathematics I
  -Chemistry I
  -Personal Development
  
  (iii) Semester 3
  -Chemistry II
  -Mathematics II
  -Entrepreneurship
  -Computer in Science
  -Malaysia Governance
  -Student Services
•  University of Selangor(Universiti Selangor), Bestari  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Open to all local and international student with the requirements below.
  (ii) Passed SPM/O-Level with a minimum of 5 credits including Mathematics and ONE (1) of the following subjects; Science / Technical subject / Vocational for Science stream student; OR
  (iii) Passed SPM/O-Level with a minimum of 5 credits including Mathematics and Science for non-Science stream student; OR
  (iv) Passed UEC with at least Grade B in any 3 subjects including Mathematics; OR
  Any other equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysia Government.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Intake: April / July / November
•  University of Technology Sarawak, Kuching  
  Course entry requirements
  -Pass SPM/O-level equivalent with five (5) Grade C’s including Mathematics and one (1) Science subject (Physics or Chemistry); or
  -Pass UEC with three (3) Grade B’s including Mathematics and one (1) Science subject (Physics or Chemistry)
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Intake: May and September
•  University College TATI, Terengganu  
  

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