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

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 (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: 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:  A grade A- in Mathematics is required. 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. 

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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM200

Tuition fees

RM35,000

Discounts & scholarships

-RM4,300

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM30,900

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