Nottingham's Foundation Programme

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM35,000

First Semester:

Second Semester:

Core modules:
- English 2 (Oral Communication for Academic Purposes)  
- Sustainability: Global and Local Perspectives  
Optional modules:
- Advanced Mathematics
- Biology 2
- Chemistry 2
- Physics 2
- Programming
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Principles of Accounting
- Social Science 2
- Humanities 2

SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: A minimum of 5 Cs is required, excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies.
Relevant subjects will be considered.

Specific Requirements for Progression to Certain UG Programmes

Master of Pharmacy (Honours) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours): 5 Bs in relevant subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics.
Engineering Programmes: Must include Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, and Physics.
Mathematical Sciences and Computer Sciences 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: A grade B in Mathematics is required, or students must pass Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.
Economics Programmes: A grade A- in Mathematics is required, or students must achieve at least 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.

In addition to these, applicants must meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.

IELTS (Academic): 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
SPM: CEFR level B2
GCSE O-Level: grade C / 4
IGCSE (first language): grade C / 4
IGCSE (second language): grade B / 6
IB MYP: 4
MUET: Band 4
UEC: grade B3

Notes:

IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE (Academic) results must be less than two years old.
MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.
Other acceptable English language qualifications may be considered if they meet both the University of Nottingham (UoN) and Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) requirements.
Applicants with IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each element) or equivalent qualifications may be accepted but are required to complete an In-Sessional English module in addition to English 1 and English 2.