A Level:

• BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry (minimum B in Chemistry) and Physics or Mathematics
• 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 including, Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Advanced Mathematics; and any other subject
• Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or UEC 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
• Malayians 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 Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level (SL)
• 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
  • Malayians 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 Chemistry; and Biology / Physics / Mathematics and 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