Foundation in Science

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM32,400

Course Highlights

  • Direct pathway into IMU's undergraduate programmes and most of IMU's international partner universities
  • Early integration into medical and health sciences university life
  • The curriculum is designed to stimulate critical thinking and build a life-long love for science via interactive workshops, seminars, experiments or lectures by professors from IMU’s renowned partner universities
  • The programme has 3 start dates across the year so you can choose the time frame that is most suitable for you

Course Structure

Semester 1:

  • Biology 1
  • Chemistry 1
  • Mathematics 1
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Digital Skills

Semester 2:

  • Biology 2
  • Chemistry 2
  • Mathematics 2
  • English for Healthcare Professionals
  • Physics for Health Sciences

Semester 3:

  • Biology 3
  • Contemporary Thinking and Reasoning
  • Applied Social Responsibilities

Plus any TWO of the following four options*:

  • Chemistry 3
  • Biosciences**
  • Applied Statistics for Data Science Using Python
  • Psychology in Healthcare

*Your two optional subjects are key to success in your proposed undergraduate course and should be chosen accordingly.

**Biosciences is compulsory for students intending to take Medicine or Dentistry

Entry Requirements

Basic Entry Requirement for IMU Foundation in Science

  • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, English, 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics) and 1 other subject
  • UEC: Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)

Specific Entry Requirements for Pathways to IMU Undergraduate Studies

  • Medicine Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject
    • UEC: Pass with B4s in 3 subjects from Biology and Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics / Advanced Mathematics
  • Dentistry Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Bahasa Melayu / English
    • UEC: Pass with B4s in 3 subjects from Biology and Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics / Advanced Mathematics
  • Pharmacy Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject. Malaysian students are required to attain a credit in Bahasa Melayu and English.
    • UEC: Pass with B4s in 3 subjects from Biology and Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics / Advanced Mathematics
  • Biomedical Science / Food Science Innovation / Bioveterinary Science / Dietetics with Nutrition Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics) and 2 other subjects
    • UEC: Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medical Biotechnology / Psychology /  Business Administration with Healthcare Management / Business Administration Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics) and 2 other subjects
    • UEC: Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)
  • Chiropractic / Chinese Medicine / Digital Health Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics) and 2 other subjects
    • UEC: Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)
  • Nursing Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics) and 2 other subjects.
      Malaysian students are required to have a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu / IGCSE / O-Level First Language Malay
    • UEC: Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)
      Malaysian students are required to have a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu / IGCSE / O-Level First Language Malay
  • Cosmetic Science Pathway
    • SPM/O-Level: Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology / Physics and 2 other subjects
    • UEC: Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)
  • IELTS: Overall Band Score of 5.0 or
  • MUET: 3.5 or
  • Linguaskill Online: Minimum score of 154 or
  • Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 47 or
  • TOEFL Essentials: Minimum score of 7.5 or
  • TOEFL IBT: 40 or
  • Cambridge B1 Preliminary/ B2 First/ C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency: 154 or
  • Occupational English Test (OET): Minimum score of 200 or
  • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level: Minimum 107 

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM32,400

Other miscellaneous fees

RM1,580

Discounts & scholarships

-RM600

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM33,380

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Other savings

Up to RM16,200

  • Bursary

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