Nottingham's Foundation Programme

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM35,000

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Course Structure

Year 1

Core Modules (20 credits each)
- English 1: Writing for Academic Purposes
- English 2: Oral Communication for Academic Purposes
- Critical Thinking and Study Skills
- Sustainability: Global and Local Perspectives
Mathematics Modules (10 credits each)
- Mathematics: For Science and Engineering undergraduate pathway
- Fundamental Mathematics*: For Social Sciences undergraduate pathway
- *Required for students who do not meet SPM grade B for NUBS and grade A- for Economics. Optional for others.

Optional Modules (10 credits each)

Science Pathway: This pathway is ideal for students aiming to study undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, or Computer Science.
- Biomedical Sciences / Pharmacy:
  - Biology 1 (required)
  - Biology 2 (required)
  - Chemistry 1 (required)
  - Chemistry 2 (required)
  - Chemistry 3 (for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Health Science courses only) (required)
- Biosciences:
  - Biology 1 (required)
  - Biology 2 (required)
  - Either Chemistry (Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2) or Physics (Physics 1 and Physics 2) (required)
- Environmental and Geographical Sciences:
  - Two Full Science Subjects: Biology (Biology 1 and 2), Chemistry (Chemistry 1 and 2), or Physics (Physics 1 and 2) (required)
- Psychology:
  - Psychology (recommended)
- Computer Science:
  - Advanced Mathematics (required)
  - Information Technology (recommended)
  - Programming (recommended)
Engineering Pathway: This pathway supports progression to undergraduate degrees in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences.
- Chemical and Environmental:
  - Advanced Mathematics
  - Chemistry 1 and 2 or Physics 1 and 2
- Civil:
  - Advanced Mathematics
  - Physics 1
  - Physics 2
- Electrical and Electronic:
  - Advanced Mathematics
  - Physics 1
  - Physics 2
- Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing:
  - Advanced Mathematics
  - Physics 1
  - Physics 2
Arts and Social Sciences Pathway: Designed for students interested in Business, Economics, Humanities, Applied Psychology, Education, and International Relations.
- School of Business, Economics, Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Education, Humanities, and Politics and International Relations:
  - Fundamentals of Business
  - Fundamentals of Economics
  - Principles of Accounting
  - Psychology
  - Social Science 1 and 2
  - Humanities 1 and 2

Entry Requirements

SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: A minimum of 5 Cs is required, excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies. Relevant subjects will be considered.

Specific Requirements for Progression to Certain UG Programmes

Master of Pharmacy (Honours) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours): 5 Bs in relevant subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics.
Engineering Programmes: Must include Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, and Physics.
Mathematical Sciences and Computer Sciences Programmes: Must include Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
Science Programmes: Must include Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Nottingham University Business School Programmes: A grade B in Mathematics is required, or students must pass Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.
Economics Programmes: A grade A- in Mathematics is required, or students must achieve at least 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.

In addition to these, applicants must meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.

English Requirements

Students who achieved the following requirements are NOT required to pass the In-sessional English module
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
- TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)
- PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
- SPM: CEFR level B2
- GCSE O-Level: grade C / 4
- IGCSE (first language): grade C / 4
- IGCSE (second language): grade B / 6
- IB MYP: 4
- MUET: Band 4
- UEC: grade B3
Students who achieved the following requirements are required to pass the In-sessional English module
- IELTS (Academic): 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each element)
- TOEFL (iBT): 72 (minimum 16 in Writing, 15 in Listening, 14 in Reading and 19 in Speaking)
- PTE (Academic): 59 (with no less than 53 in each element)
- SPM: CEFR level B1 and SPM English Grade B
- GCSE O-Level: Not Applicable
- IGCSE (first language): Not Applicable
- IGCSE (second language): grade B / 5
- IB MYP: Not Applicable
- MUET: Not Applicable
- UEC: Not Applicable

Notes:

IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE (Academic) results must be less than two years old.
MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.
Other acceptable English language qualifications may be considered if they meet both the University of Nottingham (UoN) and Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) requirements.
Applicants with IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each element) or equivalent qualifications may be accepted but are required to complete an In-Sessional English module in addition to English 1 and English 2.

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