Foundation in Science

UCSI University

Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM17,500

Course Structure

Lab Subjects:

  • General Chemistry I
  • General Chemistry II
  • General Biology I
  • General Biology II
  • General Physics I

Non-lab Subjects:

  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Algebra & Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • Introduction to Business
  • Computing Studies
  • (Medical Science)
    • Soft Skills for Healthcare Professionals
    • Introduction to Medical Sciences
    • One other elective of the student's choice
  • (Pharmaceutical Science)
    • Introduction to Pharmacy
    • Introduction to Formulation Science
    • any other elective of the student's choice

Entry Requirements

  • (Medical Science) 
    • SPM/O Level: 5 credits with Bs for Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and one more subject (Pharmacy programme - SPM: Bahasa Malaysia & English - Minimum C is required)
    • Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Overall average of 65% (including individual scores of 65% in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics)
    • Subject to acceptance by professional bodies (Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian Pharmacy Board)
  • (Pharmaceutical Science)
    • SPM/O Level: Minimum 5B in Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Math (or Additional Math) and other one course at School Certificate level or equivalent.
    • WAEC/NECO: Minimum B's in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics
    • SAM: Minimum overall average of 65%, inclusive of Chemistry (14B), Mathematics (13B) and Biology/Physics (13B)
    • CPU/MUFY: Minimum overall average of 65%, inclusive of Chemistry (65%), Mathematics (60%) and Biology/Physics (60%)
    • Other Year 11 Equivalent/HSC and other Year 12 Equivalent: Minimum 65% in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics
  • UEC English Language: Minimum grade of A2
  • MUET: Band 2
  • TOEFL: 30-31
  • IELTS: 4.0
  • O Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119: Grade C
  • CEFR: Grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
  • Cambridge English Qualification: 140
  • Cambridge Linguaskill: 140
  • Pearson Test: 36
  • Candidates with the qualifications stated above are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
  • Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM400

RM200

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM17,500

Other miscellaneous fees

RM3,230

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM20,630

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