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Foundation in Science
About
The Foundation in Science is a targeted plan of academic subjects, study skills, and English language training that will lead you directly to a professionally useful and globally recognised degree at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
The designed schedule of courses provides a clear path to a variety of professionally relevant degrees. The concentrated academic content is taught in a way that prepares you for independent learning. Your progress is tracked via regular assessments and feedback.
Key facts
| Qualification | Pre-U (Foundation, A-level, etc) |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | January, April, July, September, December |
| Total estimated cost (local) | S$ 8,101 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | S$ 9,961 |
Subjects
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Applied, Pure Sciences
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Applied Science
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Life Sciences
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Other Sciences
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Pure Science
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | S$ 8,101 | S$ 9,961 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | S$ 8,101 | S$ 9,961 |
| Estimated cost per year | S$ 8,101 | S$ 9,961 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of These:
- SPM/O-Levels:
- Minimum 5 credits (C's), including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Additional Mathematics.
- IB MYP:
- 3 subjects with Grade 6 (English, Mathematics, and Physics/Chemistry).
- 2 subjects with Grade 5 (Additional Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry).
- Conditional Offers:
- Available for students with forecast results.
- Advance Standing:
- May be granted for those with appropriate pre-university qualifications.
- Final results are required before the program starts.
- Pre-requisite Subjects:
- Progression to an undergraduate program may require specific grades in pre-requisite subjects at SPM/O-Level/Equivalent levels, in addition to Foundation results.
English Language Requirements:
- For Non-Native English Speakers:
- Evidence of English language ability is required.
- Minimum IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.0.
- English Language Courses:
- Offered for those who do not meet the IELTS 5.5 requirement.
Curriculum
September Intake - Year 1:
- Mandatory September:
- Academic Skills
- Essential Mathematics for Sc
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Optional September:
- Object Oriented Programming
- Discovering Psychology
- Principles of Chemistry
- Mandatory January:
- Foundation English
- Mathematics for Science
- Further Mechanics
- Optional January:
- Chemistry in Materials
- Data Structures and Software Design
- Psychology and the Human Mind
- Mandatory May:
- Foundation English for Science and Engineering
- Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
- Advanced Mathematics for Science
- Optional May:
- Web Development and Databases
- Research in Action
- Organics and Chemical Energetics
January Intake - Year 1:
- Mandatory January:
- Academic Skills
- Essential Mathematics for Sc
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Optional January:
- Principles of Chemistry
- Discovering Psychology
- Object Oriented Programming
- Mandatory (January) April:
- Foundation English
- Mathematics for Science
- Further Mechanics
- Optional (January) April:
- Chemistry in Materials
- Psychology and the Human Mind
- Data Structures and Software Design
- Mandatory (April) July:
- Foundation English for Science and Engineering
- Advanced Mathematics for Science
- Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
- Optional (April) July:
- Organics and Chemical Energetics
- Research in Action
- Web Development and Databases