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Foundation in Science (Kuala Lumpur) – UCSI University
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| Year 1 | 24,000 MYR |
| Administrative Fees | 1,000 MYR |
| Visa Fees | 4,879 MYR |
| Total | 29,879 MYR ≈ 7,631 USD $ |
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Program Details
About the Program
The kuala lambur programme gives students a solid scientific foundation and the laboratory and research skills used in industry, healthcare, the environment and scientific research. Students study the core subjects of their field, from biology, chemistry and physics to mathematics and statistics, then specialise in areas such as biotechnology, analytical chemistry, environmental science or forensic science, with intensive laboratory training, data analysis and research methods. They graduate able to work in laboratories, industry and scientific bodies or to continue to postgraduate study. This foundation year prepares students for a bachelor's degree over 1 year, with core subjects and study skills that build confidence and knowledge before specialising.
Career Paths
- Continuing studies in biotechnology
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nutrition
- Medical Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- and applied sciences
Subjects
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- English Language
- Research Skills
- Information Technology
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Academic Skills
Internship
Does not include practical training, and focuses on preparing students to join programmes in science, medicine, engineering and health specialisations
Admission Requirements
📌 Admission Terms and Requirements for the Foundation Year
✅ First: Admission Conditions
To be admitted to the Foundation Year, applicants must have passed one of the following certificates:
📍 Secondary school or the second year of secondary school 🎓
📍 Tawjihi certificate (in the Gulf countries) 🏫
📍 Baccalaureate (in Arab countries) 📖
📍 O Level certificate (in international schools such as Cambridge) 🌍
📑 Second: Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents as scanned (PDF) files, not photographed with a mobile phone:
📌 🛂 A copy of a passport valid for at least 18 months.
📌 📜 A copy of the general secondary school certificate and transcript, bearing in mind the following:
✔️ It must be translated into English if not originally in English. 📝
✔️ Accepted certificates include:
🔹 📖 General secondary school certificate (in the Gulf countries).
🔹 🏫 Tawjihi certificate or 📜 Baccalaureate (in some countries).
🔹 🌍 O Level certificate in international schools such as Cambridge.
🏅 English Language Requirements for the Foundation Year
📌 📚 Accepted English language tests and minimum scores:
🔹 📝 IELTS: minimum 5.0
🔹 📖 TOEFL (PBT): minimum 550
🔹 🌎 TOEFL (iBT): minimum 46-59
📌 ✅ Exemptions from the English language requirements:
✅ If your previous 🎓 university studies were in English (official proof from the university must be provided).
✅ If the applicant is from an English-speaking 🌍 country approved by the university.
📌 🔄 Alternative options if the requirements are not met:
Students can 📖 enrol on a preparatory English language course at approved institutes before starting their studies.
🔗 📌 Please browse the list of the best English language institutes in Malaysia here
Visa Documents
- Valid passport (min. 3 months validity)
- Official university acceptance letter
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Proof of financial sufficiency
- Police clearance certificate
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Included Services
Health Insurance
- Comprehensive medical cover for study duration
- Hospital and clinic visits
- 24-hour emergency service
- Health insurance included in admission costs
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