Foundation in Medical Sciences

Overview

Foundation in Medical Sciences is a programme specially designed to prepare students to enter bachelor’s degree courses in medicine and health sciences. The programme aspires to produce students who are knowledgeable and competent in the medical sciences.

The programme gives emphasis to basic theory and current concepts in the sciences, professional behaviour and ethics, effective use of ICT, use of quantitative methods and knowledge of market relevance to enable students to enrol into medical and health science courses.

It will equip students with knowledge and skills needed for a brighter career pathway and at the same time instil self-management skills and help to mould the characteristics needed for their future career in the medical field.

This is a one (1) year full-time study programme that incorporates practical elements to provide the opportunity for students to put theory into practice. Medical science-related subjects are offered to give students a focused route towards their undergraduate degree in medicine and health sciences.

Note: This is a self-sponsored programme and no financial assistance will be provided to the students.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1
Able to explain concepts, theories and principles in basic medical and health sciences by showing optimum knowledge, competency and innovativeness.
PEO 2
Able to be effective leaders with teamwork skills as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal skills.
PEO 3
Able to apply information to solve problems and committed towards the importance of lifelong learning as well as continuous improvement.
PEO 4
Able to apply professionalism, ethics and social responsibility in sourcing and processing data using appropriate digital/technology applications.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1
Utilize fact to describe and discuss concepts, principles and processes in a medical and health sciences study.
PLO 2
Apply fundamental principles in medical and health sciences to identify and solve problems.
PLO 3
Apply basic scientific skills and technique required for medical and health sciences studies.
PLO 4
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with peers.
PLO 5
Utilize basic digital technology to seek information and to support analytical study.
PLO 6
Search and demonstrate appropriate personal skills in promoting self-directed lifelong learning.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Basic Chemistry
Human Biology
Mathematics
English for Malaysian University English (MUET)
CT in Health Science
Co-Curriculum 1

Semester 2

Foundation in Biochemistry
Basic Genetics
Physics in Health Science
Basic Biostatistics
Behavioral Sciences

Semester 3

Self-Management Skills
Critical Thinking
Pengajian Islam di Malaysia / Pengajian Moral di Malaysia

Education Pathways

MBBS or Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) Programme

The placement for MBBS or Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme will be based on academic performance.

Entry Requirements

Pass SPM / SPMV / O-Level with at least credits B in five (5) subjects inclusive of:

Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
One (1) other subject

Credits C in Bahasa Malaysia and English or equivalent qualification.

Entry Requirements

Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O-Level / equivalent with at least five (5) credits (minimum Grade C and higher); OR
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

For international students, minimum English language requirements are:

IELTS 4.0 / CEFR A2
TOEFL PBT (397)
TOEFL IBT (30–31)
CAE (160) – Cambridge English: Advanced / CEFR B2
CPE (180) – Cambridge English: Proficiency / CEFR C1
PTE (Pearson Test of English) (30)
MUET (Malaysian University English Test) (Band 2)

Students who enroll with qualifications from institutions that fully use English as the language of instruction or from English-speaking countries are excluded from the English language requirements.

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Tuition Fee

Malaysian Students:
RM 6,000.00 (Per Semester)
RM 12,000.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Students:
RM 25,000.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students)
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.

Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.