• Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
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Introduction

The Foundation in Life Sciences Program is a full time Pre-University Program governed under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The duration of the program is two (2) semesters. Upon completion of the program, successful students can apply for entrance into various science-based Degree programs in University Malaya or other local public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA) as listed below:
 
  • Medical
  • Dentistry
  • Biomedical
  • Nursing
  • Medical Imaging
  • Pharmacy

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Science and Education
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology

  • Architecture
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Building Surveying
  • Estate Management
  • Urban and Regional Planning

Entry Requirements

  • Open to Malaysian citizen with BUMIPUTERA status.
  • (Malay descendant, native of Sabah and Sarawak and indigenous folk of peninsular Malaysia)
  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with at least five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above).

Special Requirements

Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least grade as follows:
 

GRADE A–

  Biology

  GRADE B in ALL subjects  

  • Mathematics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English

Course Structure

Semester I

CODE

  SUBJECT

  CREDIT  

  FAX1001  

  Self Development

1

  FAX1002   Information Technology 1

  FAX1005

  English for Foundation Studies  

4

  FAD1001

  Biology 1

3

  FAD1002

  Biology 2

3

  FAD1016

  Basic Chemistry 1

4

  FAD1017

  Practical Chemistry 1

2

  FAD1020

  Basic Physics 1

4

  FAD1021

  Practical Physics 2

2

  FAD1013

  Mathematics 1

4

  TOTAL CREDIT

28

 Semester II

CODE

  SUBJECT

  CREDIT  

FAX1001

  Self Development

1

FAX1006

  Basic Comuniction Skills 

2

FAD1003

  Biology 3

3

FAD1004

  Biology 4

3

FAD1018

  Basic Chemistry 2

4

FAD1019

  Practical Chemistry 2

2

FAD1022

  Basic Physics 2

4

FAD1012

 Practical Physics 2

2

FAD1014

  Mathematics 2

3

FAD1015

  Mathematics 3

3

  TOTAL CREDIT

27

Last Update: 08/06/2023