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 Highlights Program structure Study route Fee & intakes Entry requirements 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. APPLY NOW