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

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Course Structure

Overview

Lab Subjects for Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Sciences Pathways:

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

Lab Subjects for Engineering Pathway:

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
General Physics I
General Physics II

Non-lab Subjects:

Fundamentals of Mathematics
Algebra & Trigonometry
Calculus
Introduction to Probability & Statistics
Introduction to Business
Computing Studies
Introduction to Engineering (for Engineering Pathway)

Electives

Medical Sciences Pathway
- Soft Skills for Healthcare Professionals
- Introduction to Medical Sciences
- any other elective of the student's choice
Pharmaceutical Sciences Pathway
- Introduction to Pharmacy
- Introduction to Formulation Science
- any other elective of the student's choice
Applied Sciences Pathway
- Aquatic Science
- Biotech and Forensics
- Food Science and Nutrition
Engineering Pathway
- Role of Engineers in Society
- Elementary Engineering Design
- any other elective of the student's choice

Entry Requirements

Medical Sciences Pathway
- SPM / O Level: 5 credits with Bs for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and one more subject
- 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 Sciences Pathway
- SPM / O Levels: 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
Applied Sciences Pathway
- SPM / O-level / equivalent: Minimum 5 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
- UEC: Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
- Other qualifications / Polytechnic certificates authorised by the Malaysian government: Admission on a case-by-case basis
Engineering Pathway
- SPM / O-levels: 5 credits inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subject
- UEC: 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subject
- Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Overall average of 60% inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects
- Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Overall average of 50% inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects

English Requirements

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
*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.