Foundation in Science

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM10,200

Course Structure

Common Courses:

  • English Language
  • Computing Principles
  • Mathematics
  • Introduction to Engineering Materials
  • Foundation Chemistry
  • Physical & Inorganic Chemistry
  • Statistics
  • English for Communication
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Calculus

Track A:

  • Algebra & Trigonometry
  • General & Thermal Physics
  • Optics & Modern Physics
  • Wave & Electromagnetism

Track B:

  • Cell Biology
  • Physiology
  • Developmental Biology & Ecology
  • Physics and Its Application

Entry Requirements

Track A:

  • Chemistry-related:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Physics and Chemistry
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Physics and Chemistry
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade C in Physics and Chemistry
    • Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
  • Applied Physics:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Physics and Chemistry
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Physics and Chemistry
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade C in Physics and Chemistry
    • Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
  • Sports Science:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include,Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Physics, Chemistry and English Language**
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Physics, Chemistry and English Language**
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade C in Physics, Chemistry and English Language**
  • Medical & Health Sciences:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and one mathematics subject AND Pass in English Language**
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include BIology, Chemistry, Physics and one mathematics subject AND Grade E (Pass) in English Language**
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics / one mathematics subject AND Grade C in English Language**
  • Management Mathematics:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Physics and Chemistry
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Physics and Chemistry
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade C in in Physics and Chemistry
    • Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
  • Engineering:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in one mathematics subject and Physics AND Pass in English Language
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject and Physics AND Grade E (Pass) in English Language
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B  in one mathematics subject and Physics AND Grade C in English Language

Track B:

  • Life Sciences:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Biology and Chemistry
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Biology and Chemistry
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade C in Biology and Chemistry
    • Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
  • Chemistry-related:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Biology and Chemistry
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Biology and Chemistry
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade C in Biology and Chemistry
    • Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
  • Sports Science: 
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Pass in Biology, Chemistry and English Language**
    • 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND Grade E (Pass) in Biology, Chemistry and English Language**
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which include one mathematics subject and two relevant science subjects AND at least a Grade C in Biology, Chemistry and English Language**
  • Medical & Health Sciences:
    • SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and one mathematics subject AND Pass in English Language**
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and one mathematics subject AND Grade E (Pass) in English Language**
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which include Biology, Chemistry, Physics / one mathematics subject AND Grade C in English Language**

**Grade C and above in English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.

Notes: 

  • a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from the year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • b) Equivalent qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • c) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM10,200

Total payable amount

RM10,200

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