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 Highlights
- The recommended pathway to pursue bachelor’s degree programmes at TAR UMT's Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia
- Professionally driven, industry-relevant and entrepreneurship-focus programmes
- Option to apply for TAR UMT Student Loan, which is similar to PTPTN but interest free
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
Scholarships
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree