About the Programme
Science and technology are at the forefront of driving the progress and development as well as the competitiveness of a country. Appropriately and adequately trained manpower in the fields of science and technology is required to implement nation-building and economic development projects in addition to spearheading research and development activities that can lead to technological innovation. To meet the growing demand for skilled workforce in the areas of science and technology, the younger generation must take up the mantle of becoming the torchbearer for the acquisition of knowledge and skills in those fields.
At Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), we are committed to attracting young people to science and technology by offering them an alternative route to undergraduate studies via a pre-university study programme in science. The XMUM Foundation in Science programme is designed to cater to the special interests and academic inclinations of students particularly in the fields of marine science, traditional Chinese medicine, energy science, and information and communication technology. Upon the successful completion of the foundation programme, students will progress to the relevant undergraduate programmes of study at XMUM.
Programme Highlights
- Recognition as an entry qualification for undergraduate studies at XMUM
- Lessons conducted by well-qualified and experienced academic staff.
- Opportunities to interact and network with students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Access to world-class learning and teaching facilities and infrastructure.
Academic Pathways
There are 3 academic tracks under the Foundation in Science programme.
- Physical Science
- Biological Science
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you choose the Physical Science track, you may proceed to join any of the following undergraduate programmes after successfully completing your foundation studies:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Technology (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Media Technology (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Data Science (Honours)(4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Cyber Security (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in New Energy Science and Engineering (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (4 years)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Honours) (3 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours) (4 years)
If you choose the Biological Science track, you may proceed to join any of the following undergraduate programmes after successfully completing your foundation studies:
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology (Honours) (4 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Environmental Chemistry (Honours) (4 years)
If you choose the Traditional Chinese Medicine track, you may proceed to join any of the following undergraduate programmes after successfully completing your foundation studies:
- Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Honours) (5 years)
Entry Requirements
| Physical Science | Biological Science/Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| A pass in SPM / SPMV with at least a credit or Grade C in 5 subjects including Mathematics and Physics, and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and English or other equivalent qualifications; or | A pass in SPM / SPMV with at least a credit or Grade C in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 2 science subjects, and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and English or other equivalent qualifications; or |
| A pass in O-Level with at least a credit or Grade C in 5 subjects including Mathematics and Physics, and a pass in English or other equivalent qualifications; or | A pass in O-Level with at least a credit or Grade C in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 2 science subjects, and a pass in English or other equivalent qualifications; or |
| A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and Physics, and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and English or other equivalent qualifications. | A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and 2 science subjects, and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and English or other equivalent qualifications. |
*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.
Programme Structure
The courses listed below are subject to change.
- Introduction to Academic English
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Basics of Critical Thinking
- Effective Presentations
- Computing and Digital Skills
- Statistics for Science
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Science Communication
Core Courses (Specialisation)
The courses listed below are subject to change.
- Mechanics and Waves
- Electromagnetism
- Computer Science
- Thermodynamics and Modern Physics
- General Physics
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Basics of Environmental Biology
- General Physics
- Cell Biology
- Human Physiology and Genetics
- Chinese for Traditional Chinese Medicine