Foundation in Science

MQA/FA3974 KPT/JPT(R/010/3/0186)09/2023

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: I year (3 Semesters)
Intakes:

March, June and August

Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Faculty: Centre of Pre-University Studies
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Qualification Malaysia
Fees: RM24,900/Course / RM27,300/Course (international)

Course Overview

Foundation in Science Degree

Students will not only learn the fundamental scientific principles and skillsets, they will also be motivated to explore their interests in a particular field of science to help them choose the pathway leading to their career choice.

Subject to specific entry requirement, students who successfully complete the Foundation in Science programme will be able to gain entry into IMU or other Malaysian universities as it is a MQA accredited programme.

The IMU Foundation in Science programme has 3 start dates across the year so you can choose the time frame that is most suitable for you.

Curriculum

The Foundation in Science is a 1-year programme and conducted in 3 semesters. Assessment will be in-course as well as summative. Students are taught the core academic subjects together with English language.

The Cross Boundary Studies offered will enable students to work in collaborative groups to explore an issue in a multidisciplinary approach, strategise and implement changes to have a positive impact on the issue. Students will be able to communicate how they apply their knowledge and apply it to solve the issue of concern.

Selected modules will be linked to the IMU degree programme to enable lecturers in these programmes to build linkages and introduce health science specialisations to the students.

Students will be assessed through class tests, end of semester examinations, practical work, reports, assignments, problem-based learning sessions, projects and presentations of their work.

SEMESTER CONTENTS

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
  • Biology 1
  • Chemistry 1
  • Mathematics 1
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Computing Studies
  • Biology 2
  • Chemistry 2
  • Mathematics 2
  • English for Healthcare Professionals
  • Physics for Health Sciences
  • Biology 3
  • Thinking Skills
  • Cross Boundary Studies
    Plus any TWO of the following four options*:
    1) Chemistry 3
    2) Biosciences
    3) Application of Statistics
    4) Psychology in Healthcare*Your two optional subjects are key to success in your proposed undergraduate course and should be chosen accordingly and as advised by your academic mentors.

Entry Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Pass SPM/O-Level with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects and two other subjects or equivalent qualification based on MQA guidelines.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS – IELTS

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Overall band score of 5.0 (for those who did not obtain a Credit in English at SPM/O-Level) Overall band score of 5.0

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Requirements for Undergraduate Conditional Offer

TARGET IMU DEGREE
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nutrition Dietetics
with
Nutrition
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry***,
Medical
Biotechnology,
Chinese
Medicine,
Psychology, Digital Health
Chiropractic Biomedical
Science***
Nursing
FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE GRADE REQUIRED
cGPA
3.50* (min cGPA
2.00 in Biology
and Chemistry
and Mathematics)
cGPA
3.70* (min cGPA
3.00 in Biology
and Chemistry and
Mathematics)
cGPA 3.00
(including B in
Chemistry)
cGPA 2.50 (min cGPA
2.33 in 2 subjects
from Biology and/
or Chemistry and/or
Mathematics
cGPA 2.50 (min cGPA
2.33 in 2 subjects
from Biology and/
or Chemistry and/or
Mathematics
cGPA 2.50 cGPA 2.75 cGPA 2.50
(min cGPA
2.50 or 55%
in 2 subjects
from Biology;
and/or
Chemistry;
and/or
Mathematics)
cGPA 2.50
SPM/O-LEVELS GRADES REQUIRED
Pass SPM / O-Levels with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject.
Malaysian students are required to attain a credit in Bahasa Melayu and English.
Pass SPM / O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics,
2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects.
Pass SPM / O-Levels with
minimum 5
credits in
Mathematics,
2 Science
subjects
and 2 other
subjects.
Malaysian
students are
required
to attain
a credit
in Bahasa
Melayu.
English Requirement
Minimum C in SPM/O-Levels English; or IELTS – Overall band score 5.0

*Applicants are required to pass the IMU Admissions Interview.

Please check all terms and conditions for your chosen FIS to undergraduate degree programme pathway in advance.

*** FIS at the IMU gives an exclusive pathway to the University of Dundee and University of Strathclyde where extra credit exemptions are given to those taking the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry and BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science for transfer to these respective universities.

** Science subjects – Biology / Chemistry / Physics

 
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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