Foundation in Science, Foundation, University of Reading Malaysia

Malaysia

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Foundation	Full-time	1 year	April, September	MYR 21 total	MYR 24 total

About Foundation in Science, Foundation - at University of Reading Malaysia

International recognition for research-led teaching, a dynamic environment and an excellent employment record for graduates make the University of Reading Malaysia your ideal destination for a science degree.

Our Foundation in Science programme offers the perfect first stage of this journey. As a one-year intensive access course for students without A-Levels, it will prepare you academically and socially to start an undergraduate science degree. Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme guarantees progression to full degree-level courses at the University of Reading in either the UK or Malaysia, which offers expert teaching staff and world-class facilities.

Providing a solid background in science and transferable academic and life skills, the programme is designed to prepare you for a rewarding university experience, as well as being an important step towards an exciting and lucrative career.

Typical degrees that Foundation in Science students progress onto include:

Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Food Science
Microbiology
Pharmacy
Psychology

MODULES
All of our modules are designed and taught by University lecturers and are therefore tailored with your future degree in mind.

Students who wish to progress onto one of our highly regarded degrees in science typically study at least four of the following modules:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Psychology
Academic Skills

Students who are below IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent will need to study our International English module in place of one of the above.

Notes about fees for this course

Home Fees – RM pa
2017/18: 21,650

International Fees
2017/18: 24,875

Entry requirements

For entry to MPharm degrees
SPM: Minimum of 5 Grade Bs in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other other subject.

For entry to all other Science degrees
SPM: Minimum of 5 at Grade C or above, excluding English for Science and Technology, Islamic Studies and Moral Studies

IGCSE: 5 passes at Grade A – C in relevant subjects

OR an equivalent international qualification

SPM 1119: Grade C

IELTS: 5.5 (no element below 4.5)