Overview

Upon completion of Foundation in Physical 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:

Engineering
Science
Science and Education
Computer Science
Information Technology
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Estate Management
Urban and Regional Planning

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

Evaluation Service

International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Self Development
Information Technology
English for Foundation Studies
Advanced Mathematics I
Programming I
Basic Chemistry 1
Practical Chemistry 1
Basic Physics 1
Practical Physics 2
Mathematics 1

The courses shown only cover the first semester of the programme and are not exhaustive. Full course listings for all semesters are available on the programme website.

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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

Physics View 42 other preparation in Physics in Malaysia

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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 National students:

SPM

Malaysian citizen
Pass SPM with 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu and pass Sejarah
Obtain at least Grade A- in Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:
- Additional Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English

O-Level

Malaysian citizen
Pass O-Level with at least Grade A / Score 7 in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English
- Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed

Entry Requirements for International students:

IGCSE

Pass the IGCSE with at least Grade A in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English Language
- Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed

Secondary School / equivalent

Passed the Secondary School (Grade 11) / equivalent with at least Grade A in Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade B in ALL subjects listed below:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English Language
- Any ONE (1) subject other than the above listed

For a full list of accepted entry requirements, please refer to the university website.

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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

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Overview

Pathway to Unlock our Degree (Faculty)

Evaluation Service

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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