A Level:

• BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

STPM:

• BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

Australian Matriculation:

• ATAR 75 including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

NCEA Level 3:

• Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level).

Canadian Grade 12/13:

• Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

UEC: B4 in 5 subjects:

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• Physics; and
• Mathematics; and
• Additional Mathematics or another subject
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

Australian University Foundation Programmes:

• Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

Indian Pre-University:

• Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

Ministry of Education Matriculation #:

• Grades BBB or ABC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a B in Chemistry
• Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
• Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-Level
• Malaysian must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level

International Baccalaureate (IB):

• Minimum 30 points overall with a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects: i.e Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level (SL)
• AND Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

Foundation Studies #:

• IMU Foundation in Science:
  • BBB or ABC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a B in Chemistry AND
  • Attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O Level
  • Malaysian must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level
  • Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution *Foundation in Science or equivalent from other institutions will be subjected to the Dean’s approval on a case by case basis*

Degree:

• BSc in related field: cGPA 3.00

Diploma:

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Health Sciences or related field : cGPA 3.5 
• Provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution AND
• attained 2Bs each in i.Chemistry ; and ii.Biology / Physics/ Mathematics and iii. Credits in 3 other subjects including English at SPM/O Level or equivalent
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

• MUET: Band score of 3; OR (For Malaysian students)
• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 (Not less than 5.5 for individual bands); OR
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)*: Overall score of 169; OR
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)*: Overall score of 169; OR
• Cambridge Linguaskill*: Overall score of 160; OR
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)*: Overall score of 59; OR
• Credit Transfer:
• IELTS:
• Students transferring to University of Otago are required to have an overall band of 6.0 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands)
• Students transferring to University of Tasmania are required to have an overall band of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands)

The following categories of students* are exempted from the above requirements:

• Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:
  • Advanced Levels
  • Australian Matriculation
  • Australian University Foundation Year
  • Canadian Matriculation
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Foundation in Science
  • Other Pre-University Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions

*Only applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia

**Applicable to IMU local degree only