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

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

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM34,900

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