Foundation in Science (Medical Science)

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Jul*, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM19,800

Course Highlights

  • Four pathways available — Applied Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Learning takes place in various forms including lab work and industrial visits
  • Numerous award-winning professors, with 5 professors ranked in Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists
  • Ranked #265 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Course Structure

Compulsory Courses

  • General Chemistry 1
  • General Chemistry 2
  • General Biology 1
  • General Biology 2
  • General Physics 1
  • General Physics 2
  • Introduction to Engineering
  • Introduction to IR4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Development
  • Fundamentals of Maths
  • Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • Algebra & Trigonometry
  • Introductory Calculus
  • Computing Essentials

Electives Courses (choose any 3)

  • Introduction to Pharmacy
  • Introduction to Formulation Science
  • Biotech & Forensics: the Science that Drives Life
  • Food & Nutrition: Journey Towards Health
  • Current Topics in Aquaculture
  • Role of Engineers in Society
  • Elementary Engineering Design
  • Introduction to Medical Sciences
  • Soft Skills for Healthcare Professionals

Entry Requirements

  • SPM / O-Level: 5 credits with Bs in Mathematics/Add Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
  • 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)

Note: *Subject to acceptance by professional bodies (Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian Pharmacy Board)

  • Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, and 36 in Pearson Test 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

RM19,800

Other miscellaneous fees

RM3,230

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM22,930

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