Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM27,580
Course Highlights
- Mirrors the foundation programme offered at Newcastle University in the UK
- Teaching and learning strategy that encourages you to gain gradual knowledge and understanding through lectures and practical laboratory sessions
- Develop the necessary knowledge, intellectual skills and practical laboratory skills to study medicine, biomedical or biological sciences or pharmacy at NUMed or Newcastle, UK
- Ranked #129 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025
Course Structure
Semester 1:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Chemistry
- Foundation Mathematics and Statistics
- Study Skills and ICT for Science and Medicine
Semester 2:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation Chemistry
- Foundation Mathematics and Statistics
- Study Skills and ICT for Science and Medicine
Semester 3:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation of Medical Studies
- Foundation Physics
Entry Requirements
- 5Bs in each of the following subjects at O-Level, SPM, IGCSE, Local High School Curriculum Grade 12 or equivalent:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics and
- One other subject
- CEFR English: C2, C1, B2
- O Level English 1119: B
- IGCSE English First Language: C
- IGCSE English Second Language: B
- MUET: 3
- IELTS: 5.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79
*IELTS 5.0 in each of the four elements of the test is required.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM27,580
Discounts & scholarships
-RM1,300
Total payable amount
RM26,280
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Other savings
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