FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (R/010/3/0391●MQA/FA8153)

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FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (R/010/3/0391●MQA/FA8153)

2017-12-09

Medium of Instruction:English

Intakes:April / August / December

Duration:1 year (3 semesters)

Overview

The XMUM Foundation in Science is a one-year programme targeting students with an interest in pursuing a science-related higher education. The programme enables students to embark on an undergraduate programme of their own choice in the areas of Marine Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Energy Science, and Information and Communication Technology at XMUM.

Programme Highlights

Recognition as an entry qualification for undergraduate studies at XMUM
Lessons conducted by well-qualified and experienced academic staff
Exposure to international faculty and collaboration
Opportunities to interact and network with students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds
Access to world-class learning and teaching facilities and infrastructure
Comprehensive student recreational facilities
Availability of on-site accommodation for students

Programme Structure

Entry Requirement

For 2022 intakes of Foundation Programmes, applicants who fulfill the following requirements are welcome to apply.

a. SPM/SPMV	A pass with at least a Grade C in 5 subjects
b. UEC	A pass with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects
c. O-Level	A pass with at least a Grade C in 5 subjects
d. Other equivalent qualifications

Academic Track: Biological Science

A Grade C in Mathematics and 2 science subjects and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in SPM or other equivalent qualifications; or

A Grade C in Mathematics and 2 science subjects and a Pass in English in O-level or other equivalent qualifications; or

A Grade B in Mathematics and 2 science subjects, and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.

Academic Track: Physical Science

A Grade C in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and 1 physical science subject, and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in SPM or other equivalent qualifications; or

A Grade C in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and 1 physical science subject, and a Pass in English in O-level or other equivalent qualifications; or

A Grade B in Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics and 1 physical science subject, and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.

Note: Physical science subjects are Chemistry and Physics

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FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (R/010/3/0391●MQA/FA8153)

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