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The Foundation in Science is a premier one-year fast-track program designed to bridge the gap between high school and your future STEM career. We don’t just prepare you for a degree, we give you the technical edge and soft skills to lead in your chosen field.

Why Choose This Program?

  • Industry-Vetted Curriculum: Learn what the professional world demands.
  • Seamless Transition: Enjoy a direct, hassle-free pathway into our specialized degree programs.
  • Hands-On Experience: Master high-end equipment, like digital oscilloscopes and advanced chemical facilities in our modern labs.
  • Beyond Formulas: We integrate Critical Thinking and Communication modules to ensure you are career-ready from day one.

 

The Perfect Launchpad for:

Whether you want to save lives or build the next big app, this program is designed for students pursuing:

  • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
  • Allied Healthcare & Nursing
  • IT & Software Engineering
  • General Sciences

 

University Award:

Program information

Duration
1 year
Program Location
UOW Malaysia KDU College, Utropolis Glenmarie
Core

Semester 1

  • Mathematics 1
  • Biology 1
  • Chemistry 1
  • Introduction to Communication
  • Study Skills

 

Semester 2

  • Mathematics 2
  • Physics 1
  • Creative Studies
  • Elective (choose 1)

 

Semester 3

  • Fundamental of Information Technology
  • Critical Writing and Research Skills
  • Sustainability in Action
  • Elective (choose 2)
Electives

Life Sciences

  • Biology 2
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Chemistry 2

 

Engineering

  • Mathematics 3
  • Programming Logic and Design
  • Physics 2
MPU
  • Study Skills
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Notes

Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students

  • without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
  • without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)

Intake dates

2026

January June September
Estimated fees
Local students

RM24,505

International students

RM38,690

 

Notes:

  • International students’ fees are not inclusive of EMGS and SST
  • Terms and Conditions Apply
Academic Qualification

SPM / GCE O Levels:

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

  • 5 Credits including Mathematics /Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
  • Credit in Bahasa Melayu and English

Allied Health Sciences

  • 5 Credits including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English

Other Science Streams

  • 5 Credits including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects
  • Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English

Engineering

  • 5 Credits including Mathematics and Physics
  • Pass in English

Architecture

  • 5 Credits including Mathematics
  • Pass in English

Computer

(Information Technology & Information Systems)

  • 5 Credits including Mathematics
  • Pass in English

(Computer Science & Software Engineering)

  • 5 Credits including Additional Mathematics
  • Pass in English

 

UEC:

Medicine

  • 3 Credits including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/ Mathematics/ Advanced Mathematics.

Dentistry

  • 3 Credits including Biology, Chemistry and Physics/ Mathematics/ Advanced Mathematics

Pharmacy

  • 3 Credits including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/ Advanced Mathematics

Other Science Streams

  • 3 Credits including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects
  • Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English

Engineering

  • 3 Credits including Mathematics and 1 Physical Science subject
  • Pass in English

Architecture

  • 3 Credits including Mathematics
  • Pass in English

Allied Health Sciences
3 Credits including English and 2 subjects from the following:

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry

Computer

(Information Technology & Information Systems)

  • 3 Credits including Mathematics
  • Pass in English

(Computer Science & Software Engineering)

  • 3 Credits including Additional Mathematics
  • Pass in English
English Requirement

Local Student :
Pass in English

 

International Student :
Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (140); or Band 3.0 in MUET or PTE Academic (36); or UOW Malaysia English Entrance Test (60); or other equivalent qualification / examination of English curriculum: 50% and above

Notes

If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.

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