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Foundation in Science

University of Nottingham Malaysia
Semenyih, Selangor
To fully prepare you for your chosen area of study, the Foundation in Science covers topics in biology, chemistry and mathematics as well as specialist modules for Pharmacy, Bioscience, Environmental and Geographical Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Science and Psychology pathways. You will also be given extra support in study skills, so you can progress to undergraduate level with confidence.

You will follow a dedicated pathway through the foundation programme based on your choice of degree programme–for example, psychology or computer science.

You will take all compulsory modules and some optional modules according to your selected degree pathway. With plenty of opportunities to interact with students and staff, you will be given the chance to fully explore the Faculty of Science. This will help support you to identify, and then pursue, a degree in the science field of your choice. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Apr, Jun, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 19,200

Course Duration

2 or 3 semesters

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3 Semester Entry
SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: 
5 Bs including mathematics and 2 science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics), excluding moral studies and religious studies. Consideration to be made based on relevant subjects.

IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP):
5, 5, 5, 5, 5 including mathematics and 2 sciences subjects (biology, chemistry or physics), excluding Personal Project. Consideration to be made based on relevant subjects.


2 Semster Entry
A Level
CCC, including mathematics and 2 science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics), excluding critical thinking and general studies.

AS Level
BBB, including mathematics and 2 science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics), excluding critical thinking and general studies.

STPM
BBB, including mathematics and 2 science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics), excluding Pengajian Am.

UEC
4 B3s and 1 B4, including mathematics and 2 science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics) excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.

IB Diploma
24 points with 4,4,4 at Higher Level, including mathematics and 2 science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics).

SAM or other Australian Matriculations
ATAR 74 including mathematics and 2 science subjects.

Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
70% average based on 6 subjects, including mathematics and 2 relevant science subjects. Consideration to be made based on relevant individual grades if specific subjects are required.

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

High School Diploma (US Style Curriculum)
Minimum final GPA 3.0 (out of 4) with Grade B in mathematics or pre-calculus and two science subjects (biology, chemistry or physics) in grade 11 or 12.

Applicants who have successfully completed 12 years of education (definitions
will vary according to school system) and meet the entry requirements for the
programme, may be eligible to apply for the 2-Semester entry. Acceptance is at the discretion of the University.


Foundation in Science leading to MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy - (3-Semester Entry Only)
SPM/GCSE/IGCSE
5 Bs in relevant academic subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics and either mathematics or additional mathematics, excluding moral studies and religious studies.

Other Qualifications 
Acceptance is at the discretion of the School and must meet the prerequisite requirement of the programme.
All progressing Foundation candidates into Master of Pharmacy (Honours) programme are expected to fulfil the English language requirement as stipulated by the School of Pharmacy at the Malaysia Campus. 
 

English language requirements
IELTS
(Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
SPM: grade B+
1119 (GCE O): grade C
GCSE O-Level: grade C
IGCSE (First Language): grade C
IGCSE (Second Language): grade B
IB MYP: 4
MUET: Band 4
UEC: grade B3
Malaysian – RM 9,600 per semester
Non-Malaysian – RM 11,200 per semester
Typical core modules (April/June semester)
  • Biology 1
  • Fundamentals of Computing
  • Introduction to Psychology 1
  • Mathematics 1


Typical core modules (September semester)
  • Academic & Professional Skills for Foundation
  • Chemistry 1
  • Communications & Networks
  • Mathematics 2


Typical optional modules (January semester)
Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • Internet Programming
  • Mathematics 3
  • Mathematics 4

Environmental and Geographical Sciences
  • Biology 2
  • Biology 3
  • Chemistry 2
  • Chemistry 3 or Introduction to Psychology 2

Pharmacy and Biosciences
  • Biology 2
  • Biology 3
  • Chemistry 2
  • Chemistry 3

Psychology
  • Biology 2
  • Biology 3
  • Introduction to Psychology 2
  • Principles of Education
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