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 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS
Foundation Programme is a one (1) year academic programme, spread out over three semesters. The programme is
designed for SPM leavers who wish to continue their first degree at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) or other PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
institutions. This programme comprises of three concentrations (physical science, life science and social science), which
allow the prospect to choose their interest and later, will help our prospect to pave their path into related fields for their This programme is designed for candidates who wish to continue their first degree in engineering and science.
first degree in UTM or other institutions. This foundation program is full-time basis. Students will be reinforced with basic engineering and science background, especially on Physics, Mathematics, and
Computers. Students must fulfill the required graduating credit through coursework and laboratory work. Under
physical science concentration, students may continue their study in Science, Engineering and Technology fields for
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND SPECIFICATION their first-degree such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and any other related fields offered by UTM
or other institutions.
Study Mode Assessment
The Foundation Programme is offered in full time Courses:
mode. Students attend lectures, complete
assignments, and undergo periodical tests and
50 % Course work
50 % Final Examination LIFE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
end-of-semester examinations, similar to their Laboratory work:
counterparts in other pre-university education 100% Course work This programme is designed for candidates who wish to pursue their studies in life science. Focusing on certain courses
pathways. Skill acquisition (Lab incorporated):
such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer. Students must fulfill the required graduating credit through
50%- 60% Course work
40%- 50% Final Examination coursework and laboratory work. After completing this programme, life science students may then continue their study
The total credit hour of the Foundation Programme is
50 credit hours. Award requirements: in Science and Technology fields for their first-degree, such as Industrial Biology, Biology, Chemistry, and any other
Students should achieve a total of 50 credit related fields offered by UTM or other institutions. Life Science students may as well further their study in Medical
hours with minimum CGPA of 2.00
Degree upon acceptance from institutions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - MALAYSIAN STUDENTS SOCIAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
A Malaysian citizen;
A pass in Sejarah at SPM Level This programme is designed for candidates who wish to continue their first degree in social science. Students will be
5 credits including Bahasa Melayu at SPM Level; AND
strengthened with basic social science, especially Business Mathematics, Accounting, Human Resource, Economy and
SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Computer. Students must fulfill the required graduating credit by completing coursework and computer lab. After
completing this program, social science holder may continue their study in Social Science field for their first-degree,
PHYSICAL SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE such as Human Resource, Psychology, Management, Education, Accountancy and any other related fields.

Credits in these 4 (FOUR) SPM / SPMV Credits in these 4 (FOUR) SPM / SPMV Credits in 4 (FOUR) SPM / SPMV subjects
subjects: subjects: including Mathematics
• Mathematics • Mathematics
• Chemistry • Chemistry OR
• Physics • Physics / Biology A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in 3
• Additional Mathematics • Additional Mathematics (THREE) subjects including Mathematics
OR
A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in 3
OR
A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in 3
and any 2 (TWO) subjects
AND
FEE STRUCTURE
(THREE) subjects including Mathematics and (THREE) subjects including Mathematics and Grade C in any 2 (TWO) subjects
any 2 (TWO) Science subjects any 2 (TWO) Science subjects
OR
AND AND Other equivalent qualification recognized
Grade C in any 2 (TWO) subjects Grade C in any 2 (TWO) subjects by the government.
OR OR Malaysian Students International Students
Other equivalent qualification recognized by Other equivalent qualification recognized by
the government the government
New Student Fees
New Student Fees
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS i. Registration Fee RM 1,450
Tuition Fees (Per Semester) i. Registration Fee RM 2,450
PHYSICAL SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE i. Semester July RM 3,400 ii. Administration Fee
ii. Semester December RM 3,400
A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in 3 A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in 3 A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in
(THREE) subjects including Mathematics (THREE) subjects including Mathematics 3 (THREE) subjects including Mathematics iii. Semester May RM 1,700 Tuition Fees (Per Semester)
and any 2 (TWO) Science subjects and any 2 (TWO) Science subjects and any 2 (TWO) subjects
TOTAL FEES RM 9,950
AND AND AND i. Semester July RM 5,000
Grade C in any 2 (TWO) subjects Grade C in any 2 (TWO) subjects Grade C in any 2 (TWO) subjects Hostel Fees Hostel fees for the second and third semester

RM 5,000
will be collected before the semester begins.
ii. Semester December
OR OR OR i. Semester July RM 1,200
Other equivalent qualification recognized Other equivalent qualification recognized Other equivalent qualification recognized iii. Semester May RM 2,500
by the government by the government by the government. ii. Semester December RM 1,200
AND AND AND
iii. Semester May RM 600
In accordance with the country In accordance with the country In accordance with the country require- TOTAL RM14,950
requirements as approved by the University requirements as approved by the University ments approved by the University Senate TOTAL HOSTEL FEES RM 3,000
Senate Senate

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