Overview

Upon completion of Foundation in Life Sciences at Universiti Malaya successful students can apply for entrance into various science-based Degree programs in University Malaya or other local public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA) as listed below:

Medical
Dentistry
Biomedical
Nursing
Medical Imaging
Pharmacy
Engineering
Science
Science and Education
Computer Science
Information Technology
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Estate Management

Urban and Regional Planning

Pathway to Unlock our Degree (Faculty)

Built Environment, Pharmacy, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Computer Science & IT, Sports and Exercise Science, Islamic Studies, Malay Studies, Languages and Linguistics, Education, Business & Economics, Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Creative Arts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Self Development

Information Technology

English for Foundation Studies

Biology 1

Biology 2

Basic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Social Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements for O-Level

Pass O-Level with at least Grade A in Biology
Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:
- Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English Language

Entry Requirements for Secondary School / IBMYP / equivalent

Passed the Secondary School (Grade 11) / equivalent
Obtain at least Grade A in subject Biology
Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:
- Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English Language

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35000 MYR / year

≈ 35000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19600 MYR / year

≈ 19600 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Foundation in Life Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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