Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Apr, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM35,000
Course Highlights
- Guarantees a seamless progression to top-ranked undergraduate programmes across science, engineering, business, arts and social sciences at UNM
- Personalise your learning journey by benefiting from core and optional modules designed for your future degree at UNM
- Strengthen your English and Mathematics skills for a strong academic foundation
- Complete your pre-university porgramme in just one year
Course Structure
The Nottingham's Foundation Programme is your first step towards an exciting academic journey at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.
- This flexible, pre-university programme offers tailored pathways and flexible modules to ensure a smooth transition into your chosen undergraduate degree.
- Open to both Malaysian and international students, the programme not only builds a strong academic foundation but also equips you with critical thinking, academic literacy, and communication skills.
First Semester
Core modules:
- English 1 (Writing for Academic Purposes)
- Critical Thinking and Study Skills
Mathematics modules:
- Mathematics (For Science and Engineering undergraduate pathway)
- Fundamental Mathematics* (For Social Sciences undergraduate pathway)
*Required for students who do not meet the SPM Mathematics requirement: Grade B for Business School and Grade A- for the School of Economics. Optional for all other students.
Optional modules:
- Biology 1
- Chemistry 1
- Physics 1
- Information Technology
- Psychology
- Fundamentals of Business
- Humanities 1
- Social Science 1
Second Semester
Core modules:
- English 2 (Oral Communication for Academic Purposes)
- Sustainability: Global and Local Perspectives
Optional modules:
- Advanced Mathematics
- Biology 2
- Chemistry 2
- Chemistry 3
- Physics 2
- Programming
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Principles of Accounting
- Social Science 2
- Humanities 2
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: A minimum of 5 Cs is required, excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies.
Note: Relevant subjects will be considered
Specific Requirements for Progression to Certain Programmes:
- Master of Pharmacy,Bachelor of Pharmacy Programmes: 5 Bs in relevant subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Add Maths
- Engineering Programmes: Must include Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, and Physics
- Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Programmes: Must include Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
- Science Programmes: Must include Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Nottingham University Business School Programmes: Must have at least Grade B in Mathematics or pass Fundamental Mathematics in Nottingham's Foundation Programme
- Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing Programmes: Must include Mathematics
- Economics Programmes: Must have at least Grade A- in Mathematics or minimum of 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in Nottingham's Foundation Programme
Note: In addition to these, applicants must meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.
IELTS (Academic):
- With In-Sessional English Programme: 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each element)
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT):
- With In-Sessional English Programme: 72 (min. 16 in Writing, 15 in Listening, 14 in Reading, and 19 in Speaking)
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: 80 (min. 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, and 20 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic):
- With In-Sessional English Programme: 59 (with no less than 53 in each element)
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
SPM:
- With In-Sessional English Programme: CEFR level B1 and SPM English Grade B
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: CEFR level B2
GCSE O-Level:
- With In-Sessional English Programme: -
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: Grade C/4
IGCSE (First Language):
- With In-Sessional English Programme: -
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: Grade C/4
IGCSE (Second Language):
- With In-Sessional English Programme: Grade B/5
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: Grade B/6
IB MYP:
- With In-Sessional English Programme: -
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: 4
MUET:
- With In-Sessional English Programme: -
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: Band 4
UEC:
- With In-Sessional English Programme: -
- Without In-Sessional English Programme: Grade B3
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM200
Tuition fees
RM35,000
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM34,900
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Other savings
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