Foundation in Science

Your First Step Towards Your Career Goals

Intake starts in March, July, October

Duration

Full-time: 1 Year

Programme Level

Foundation

Awarding Institution

University of Cyberjaya Main Campus

Intakes

March, July, October
Academic Calendar
Available to International and Domestic students.
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Overview

Is Foundation in Science for You?

Our Foundation in Science programme is your gateway to a career in healthcare, offering a tailored pathway to undergraduate degrees in Medicine, Pharmacy, and other medical sciences. This course provides a nurturing pre-university environment, fostering early interaction with fellow students and engagement with the broader community through activities that promote social consciousness.

We're committed to delivering a comprehensive learning experience, underpinned by professional ethics and values. Through reflection sessions, and feedback from peers, mentors, and self-evaluations, we ensure a well-rounded educational journey for every student.

Course Structure

Course Description

Kickstart your journey into the world of healthcare and science with our Foundation in Science programme at the University of Cyberjaya. Designed to equip students with a strong scientific foundation, this one-year pre-university programme prepares you for a seamless transition into a our health and science-related degree pathways.


Key Courses

  • Speaking and Listening Skills in English
  • Reading and Writing in English
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Computing Essentials
  • Thinking Skills
  • Self Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Basic Mathematics
  • General Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Fundamental of Physics
  • Organic and Physical Chemistry

Specialisation: Life Science

  • Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Basic of Modern Physics

Specialisation: Physical Science

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Basic of Modern Physics
  • Introduction to Statistics

The Experience

Who is teaching?

At UoC, the Foundation in Science students are taught by a team of experienced teachers and lecturers, all dedicated to providing high-quality education. The programme employs diverse teaching methodologies, including:

  • Engaging Lectures and Interactive Tutorials
  • Comprehensive Written Assessments
  • Hands-on Laboratory Experiment Sessions

These methods are geared towards enhancing students' understanding and application of scientific principles.

 

On Campus Learning

Classes are held at Cyberjaya Campus with our state-of-the-art facilities.

As experts in healthcare education, we recognise the importance of state-of-the-art labs, which is why we have 35 of them with 10 of them being GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) certified labs. These labs include Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Clean Room, Electric and Electronic Lab,  among others. All these laboratories are fully equipped to ensure students are properly trained using relevant and up-to-date technology.

The university library specialises in the collection of healthcare references. Materials available in the library are also focused on subjects offered by the Faculties. The library holds approximately 19,000 titles of physical books and thousands more e-journals and multimedia collection.
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Entry Requirement

Qualification

Requirement

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
SPM

Life Science (Medicine)
Pass with at least Grade B in the following 5 subjects:

  • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and 1 other subject; AND
  • Credit in Malay and English subjects

Life Science (Pharmacy)
Pass with at least Grade B in the following 5 subjects:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and 1 other subject; AND
  • Credit in Malay and English subjects

Life Science (Allied Health Science)
Pass with credit in 5 subjects including 3 of the following subjects:

  •  Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English

Physical Science (Engineering)
Pass with Credit in 5 subjects including:

  • Mathematics and 1 of the Physical Science subjects
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) – O Levels
O-level

Life Science (Medicine)
Pass O-Level with at least Grade B in 5 subjects:

  • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and 1 other subject; AND
  • Grade C in English

Life Science (Pharmacy)
Pass O-Level with at least Grade B in 5 subjects:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and 1 other subject; AND
  • Grade C in English

Life Science (Allied Health Science)
Pass O-Level with Grade C in 5 subjects including 3 of the following subjects:

  •  Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English

Physical Science (Engineering)
Pass O-Level with Grade C in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 1 of the Physical Science subjects

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Certificate

Life Science (Medicine)
Pass with at least Grade B4 in 3 subjects:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics

Life Science (Pharmacy)
Pass with at least Grade B4 in 4 subjects:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and 1 other subject

Life Science (Allied Health Science)
Pass with at least Grade B in 3 of the following subjects:

  •  Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English

Physical Science (Engineering)
Pass with at least Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and one of the Physical Sciences subjects

Other
Other

Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government or the University.

Prerequisites

Requirement

SPM

Students intending to progress to the Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) upon completion of this programme must have obtained credits at SPM/SPMV/O-Level, or grade B in UEC, in Mathematics and a Science subject, and a Pass in English

How to Apply

Applications can be made using our Online Registration System.
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