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

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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

Overview

Core modules:

English 1: Writing for Academic Purposes
English 2: Oral Communication for Academic Purposes
Critical Thinking and Study Skills
Sustainability: Global and Local Perspectives

Mathematics modules:

Mathematics: For Science and Engineering undergraduate pathway
Fundamental Mathematics*: For Social Sciences undergraduate pathway

*Required for students who do not meet SPM grade B for NUBS and grade A- for Economics. Optional for others.

Optional modules:

Biomedical Sciences/Pharmacy Pathway
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2 (for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Health Science Pathways only)
Biosciences Pathway
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Chemistry 1 or Physics 1
- Chemistry 2 or Physics 2
Environmental and Geographical Sciences Pathway
- Two Full Science Subjects
  (choose between Biology 1 & 2, Chemistry 1 & 2 and Physics 1 & 2)
Psychology Pathway
- Psychology (Recommended Optional Module)
Computer Science Pathway
- Advanced Mathematics (Required Optional Module)
- Information Technology Programming (Recommended Optional Module)
Mathematical Sciences Pathway
- Advanced Mathematics (Required Optional Module)
Engineering Pathway (Required Optional Modules)
- Advanced Mathematics
- Physics 1
- Physics 2
- or Chemistry 1 & 2 (for Chemical and Environmental Engineering Pathways only)
Art & Social Sciences Pathway (Recommended Optional Modules)
- Fundamentals of Business
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Principles of Accounting
- Psychology
- Social Science 1
- Social Science 2
- Humanities 1
- 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 (Honours) & Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours): 5Bs 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 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 include Mathematics. Those with a Grade B or above may be exempted from Fundamental Mathematics, while those with a Grade C are required to take and pass Fundamental Mathematics to progress
Economics Programmes: Must have at least Grade A- in Mathematics. Those with a grade B or C must achieve at least 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme

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

English Requirements

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

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.

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