International Foundation in Science

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    This programme has acquired accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); this opens the opportunity for the graduates of the programme to either further their studies in various Bachelor’s degree programmes offered in UNIMAS, or in other public and private universities that recognise the MQA accreditation.

Programme Module

Applicants may choose to enroll either in Life Science (Module A) or Physical Science (Module B) of the programme. The courses to be taken in each Module are as follows:
Module A (Life Science, W0030A)

Module A

(Life Science, W0030A)

  1. Biology
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. ICT Competency
  5. English
  6. Communication Skills
  7. Universal Values
  8. Leadership and Teamwork
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Module B (Physical Science, W0030B)

Module B

(Physical Science, W0030B)

  1. Physics
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. ICT Competency
  5. English
  6. Communication Skills
  7. Universal Values
  8. Leadership and Teamwork
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Course Synopsis

Biology
This course covers a range of major disciplines in biology, which will be covered throughout two semesters of the academic year. This includes the basic concepts and characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic, genetics, reproduction and growth in animals and plants, immunology, evolution, and biodiversity. An active learning environment through continuous involvement of students is encouraged, and basic principles and theories of biology will be provided to help students in learning the fundamental knowledge related to life science.

Entry Requirement

IFS Application Steps

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For Malaysian and 2024 SPM Candidate Only

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For Malaysian and NOT 2024 SPM Candidate

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For NON-MALAYSIAN Candidate Only

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(i) Malaysian Citizen

Applicants must be a MyKad holder and passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits including in the Bahasa Melayu paper, and passed the History paper. Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) may be considered.

 

(ii) Non-Malaysian Citizen

Applications from non-Malaysians are subject to the University’s academic entry requirements, as stipulated in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) entry requirements for O-Level or equivalent qualifications.

MODULE A: LIFE SCIENCE

  • Programme Code: W0030A
  • Duration of Study: 2 Semesters

Obtained at least grade C in the following papers:

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • English

AND

Obtained at least grade C in ONE (1) of the STEM, Pengajian Islam, or Kemanusiaan dan Sastera elective papers.

Non-Malaysian applicants must obtain at least grade C in ONE (1) other STEM paper.

AND

Passed the Additional Mathematics paper.

AND

Does not have any physical disability or learning difficulty that may hinder practical learning activities.

 

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MODULE B: PHYSICAL SCIENCE

  • Programme Code: W0030B
  • Duration of Study: 2 Semesters

Obtained at least grade C in the following papers:

  • Physics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • English

AND

Obtained at least grade C in ONE (1) of the STEM, Pengajian Islam, or Kemanusiaan dan Sastera elective papers.

Non-Malaysian applicants must obtain at least grade C in ONE (1) other STEM paper.

AND

Does not have any physical disability or learning difficulty that may hinder practical learning activities.

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FEES

Malaysian

Malaysians

Fee Details

Semester 1 (RM)

Semester 2 (RM)
  1. Non-Recurring Fees (Paid once throughout the study)

 

 

a.       Registration                                                 

 

 

20.00

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b.       Matric Card                                                  

 

 

10.00

-

c.       Health Screening                               

 

 

50.00

-

d.       Student Orientation Week                                  

 

 

219.00

-

e.       Malaysian University English Test (MUET)*                         

 

 

150.00

-

f.        Takaful

 

 

18.00

-

 

  2. Recurring Fees       

 

 

 

 

a.       Studies

 

5,475.00

5,475.00

 

b.       Health

 

30.00

30.00

 

c.       Laboratory

 

100.00

100.00

 

d.       Welfare Fund

 

21.50

21.50

 

e.       Recreation

 

40.00

40.00

 

f.        Miscellaneous

 

100.00

100.00

Total Fee (RM)

6,233.52

5,766.50

*Note: MUET fees will be paid by UNIMAS to the Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM).

* Note: Any changes to the fees or details of the IFS programme are subject to the decision of the University Senate.

Further Information

Telephone: +6082 58 2479 / 2480 / 2294
Fax: +6082 58 2330
Email: askpppu@unimas.my (Future Students) /
pppu@unimas.my (Current Student & Alumni)
Postal Address:
Centre for Pre-University Studies,
East Campus, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,
94300 Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak, Malaysia
Office Hour:
Working Days (Monday – Friday)
8.00 am - 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm (Monday – Thursday)
8.00 am - 12.00 pm, 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm (Friday)