Foundation in Life Science

Course Overview

The UTM Foundation Programme offers students an alternative choice of pre-university education, other than matriculation, the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM), and other foundation programmes recognised by the Malaysian government.

It provides students with the basic knowledge in Engineering, Science and Social Science that will prepare them for their next education pathway in UTM, through the UTM International Degree Programme (UTM-IDP).

The programme is conducted in full time mode over the course of one year. The students’ academic load is spread over a course of three semesters (52 weeks) with several courses being delivered and assessed in each Semester.

Curriculum

Assessment

Courses:

• 50 % Course work
• 50 % Final Examination

Laboratory work:

• 100% Course work

Skill acquisition (Lab incorporated):

• 50%- 60% Course work
• 40%- 50% Final Examination

Award requirements:

Students should achieve a total of 50 credit hours with minimum CGPA of 2.00

Entry Requirements

MALAYSIAN APPLICANTS

Pass SPM / SPMV with credit in at least 5 (Five) subjects including Mathematics and the following 2 (Two) Science subjects:

• Chemistry
• Biology

or

Pass O-Level with a minimum grade B in 3 (Three) subjects including Mathematics and 2 (Two) Science subjects

or

Other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian government.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Pass O-Level with at least a B grade in 3 subjects including Maths and two Science subjects

or

Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysia Government

and

In accordance with the terms of the country as detailed in Appendix 10 and has been approved by the University Senate Bill. 11/2018/2019 dated July 23, 2019.

and

English Language qualification equivalent to Cambridge O Level 1119, minimum Grade 6