FOUNDATION IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES



Programme Overview

The Foundation in Physical 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:


  • 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. Advanced Mathematics I       
  5. Programming I     
  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. Advanced Mathematics II        
  4. Programming II       
  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, Engineering, Science, Computer Science & IT, Sports and Exercise Science, 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 at least Grade A- in Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
Entry Requirements for O-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Pass O-Level with at least Grade A / Score 7 in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed
Entry Requirements for IGCSE
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Pass IGCSE with at least Grade A in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed
 Entry Requirements for Secondary School / IBMYP / equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Pass Secondary School (Grade 11) / IBMYP / equivalent
  • Obtain at least Grade A in Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English
    • Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed
Entry Requirements for SPM
  • Pass SPM with 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu and pass History
  • Obtain at least Grade A- in Mathematics 
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Additional Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
Entry Requirements for IGCSE
  • Pass the IGCSE with at least Grade A in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:: 
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
    • Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed
Entry Requirements for O-Level
  • Pass O-Level with at least Grade A in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below: 
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
    • Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed
Entry Requirements for Secondary School / equivalent
  • Passed the Secondary School (Grade 11) / equivalent with at least Grade A in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:   
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • English Language
    • Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed