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Foundation in Science (Medical Sciences)

UCSI University

Level

foundation

Duration

1 Year / 3 Semesters (14 weeks per semester, no short semester)

Location

Kuala Lumpur , Sarawak , Springhill, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

RM 40,006 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

If you aspire to be a doctor or a healthcare professional, you’d better get the right start. At UCSI, this means having a specialised foundation pathway that prepares you for the intellectual rigour and intensity of degrees in medicine, nursing and optometry. It means being taught – and mentored – by esteemed professors from day one.

More importantly, it means expanding your horizons and raising your aspirations to become the higher-order professional the healthcare industry needs.

UCSI’s specialised foundation pathway in medical science is designed to equip you with an extremely strong foundation in Science and Mathematics (Biology, Chemistry, Physic, Mathematics) subjects – a prerequisite for medical and healthcare studies. It is also designed to provide you with a game-changing advantage when you delve into special focus areas. This will equip you with added exposure to the medical sciences and the soft skills that can make the difference in one’s road to recovery

Coursework percentage: 50%, written examination percentage: 50% (percentage may vary from course to course).

Key Modules

  • 1Kuala Lumpur Campus
  • 2Compulsory Courses
  • 3General Chemistry 1
  • 4General Chemistry 2
  • 5General Biology 1
  • 6General Biology 2
  • 7General Physics 1
  • 8General Physics 2
  • 9Introduction to Engineering
  • 10Introduction to IR4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Development
  • 11Fundamentals of Maths
  • 12Introduction to Probability & Statistics
  • 13Algebra & Trigonometry
  • 14Introductory Calculus
  • 15Computing Essentials
  • 16Electives Courses (choose any 3)
  • 17Introduction to Pharmacy
  • 18Introduction to Formulation Science
  • 19Biotech & Forensics: the Science that Drives Life
  • 20Food & Nutrition: Journey Towards Health
  • 21Current Topics in Aquaculture
  • 22Role of Engineers in Society
  • 23Elementary Engineering Design
  • 24Introduction to Medical Sciences
  • 25Soft Skills for Healthcare Professionals
  • 26Sarawak Campus
  • 27Foundation Studies (Medical Sciences)
  • 28Lab Subjects
  • 29General Chemistry I
  • 30General Chemistry II
  • 31General Biology I
  • 32General Biology II
  • 33General Physics I
  • 34Non-lab Subjects
  • 35Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • 36Calculus
  • 37Introduction to Business
  • 38Computing Studies
  • 39Special Focus On
  • 40one other elective of the student’s choice

Entry Requirements

  • 5 credits with Bs in Mathematics/Add Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
  • Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
  • Overall average of 65% (including individual scores of 65% in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics)
  • *Subject to acceptance by professional bodies (Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian Pharmacy Board)
  • English Requirement for Foundation in Science
  • Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS Academic, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
  • Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
  • Academic Requirements

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