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Foundation in Science

Offered by: UCSI University
Exam BodyInternal Qualification, Malaysia
Course Duration1 Yr (3 Sem)
Part Time/Full TimeFull Time
Fees18000/Course
Fees (International Student)20000/Course
FacultyPre-U Studies
Conducted entirely in MalaysiaYes
Awarding CountryMalaysia
Level of StudyPre-University/Foundation Studies
Field of StudyPre-University Programme / University Foundation Studies
Course Description

The Foundation in Science programme is a comprehensive, ?exible and dynamic programme speci?cally designed to prepare students for their speci?c career path in various UCSI University science-based degrees such as Biotechnology, Food Science and Nutrition, Communication & Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Mechatronic Engineering, Doctor of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, among others. This one-year programme is tailored for students who are con?dent of their chosen path of studies, and who are committed to attaining the best preparation for a sciencebased university degree programme at UCSI University.

Assessments

Vary from course to course including:

  • Written exams
  • Project-based coursework

Coursework percentage: 50%, written examination percentage: 50% (percentage may vary from course to course)

Curriculum
Health Sciences
FDPHS
  • General Chemistry I*
  • General Chemistry II*
  • General Biology I*
  • General Biology II*
  • General Physics I*
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Algebra & Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • Introduction to Business
  • Computing Essentials
Engineering Sciences
FDPEN
  • General Chemistry I*
  • General Chemistry II*
  • General Physics I*
  • General Physics II or General Biology I*
  • Accounting Practice
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Algebra & Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • Introduction to Business
  • Computing Essentials


Notes:

  • Additional requirements (e.g. academic results, interview, IELTS/MUET) will apply for progression into Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy programmes

  • *Courses with Lab
Elective Courses

All students must take any 3 of the 5 elective courses below during their Foundation studies
  1. Intro to Malaysian Studies
  2. Intro to Moral Studies
  3. Fundamentals of Speech & Oral Communication
  4. Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
  5. Architectural Communication

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

Foundation in Science (For Non-Medicine / Non Pharmacy) SPM / O-Levels 5 credits inclusive of Mathematics and 1 pure science subject UEC 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and 1 pure science subject Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency Overall average of 60% inclusive of Mathematics and 2 pure science subjects Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency Overall average of 50% inclusive of Mathematics and 2 pure science subjects Foundation in Science (For entry into Medicine / Pharmacy) SPM 5 credits with Bs for Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and one more subject (Pharmacy programme – SPM: Bahasa Malaysia & English – Minimum C is required) Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency Overall average of 65% (including individual scores of 65% in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics) Foundation in Science (For Entry into Architecture) SPM 5 credits inclusive of Mathematics UEC 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics *Subject to acceptance by professional bodies (Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian Pharmacy Board)

Intake Months

April, Sept, Dec

All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.


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