FOUNDATION IN LIFE SCIENCES



Programme Overview

The Foundation in Life Sciences Program is a full time Pre-University Program governed under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The duration of the program is two (2) semesters. Upon completion of the program, successful students can apply for entrance into various science-based Degree programs in University Malaya or other local public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA) as listed below:


  • Medical
  • Dentistry
  • Biomedical
  • Nursing
  • Medical Imaging
  • Pharmacy
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Science and Education
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Architecture
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Building Surveying
  • Estate Management
  • Urban and Regional Planning


Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. Self Development
  2. Information Technology
  3. English for Foundation Studies
  4. Biology 1
  5. Biology 2
  6. Basic Chemistry 1
  7. Practical Chemistry 1  
  8. Basic Physics 1    
  9. Practical Physics 2
  10. Mathematics 1                                                                                                                                                  
  1. Self Development      
  2. Basic Communication Skills    
  3. Biology 3      
  4. Biology 4      
  5. Basic Chemistry 2    
  6. Practical Chemistry 2  
  7. Basic Physics 2        
  8. Practical Physics 2    
  9. Mathematics 2     
  10. Mathematics 3                                                                             

Pathway to Unlock our Degree (Faculty)

Built Environment, Pharmacy, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Computer Science & IT, Sports and Exercise Science, Islamic Studies, Malay Studies, Languages and Linguistics, Education, Business & Economics, Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Creative Arts            

Tuition Fee

Local

RM19,600

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM35,000

Intake

Semester 1 (July) Intake, Academic Session 2026//2027

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirements for SPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Pass SPM with 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu and pass Sejarah
  • Obtain A- in Biology and Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Mathematics
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
Entry Requirements for O Levels
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Pass O-Level
  • Obtain Grad B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Biology
    • Mathematics
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
Entry Requirements for IGCSE
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Pass IGCSE
  • Obtain Grade B in Biology and Grade C in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Mathematics
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
Entry Requirements for SPM
  • Pass SPM with 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu and pass History
  • Obtain A- in Biology and Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Mathematics
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
Entry Requirements for IGCSE
  • Pass the IGCSE with at least Grade B in Biology and; 
  • Grade C in the following subjects: 
    • Mathematics
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
Entry Requirements for O Levels
  • Pass O-Level with at least Obtain Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:  
    • Biology
    • Mathematics
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
Entry Requirements for Secondary School (Grade 11) / equivalent
  • Passed the Secondary school / Grade 11 equivalent with at least: 
  • Obtain Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:   
    • Biology
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language