FOUNDATION IN
SCIENCE
(R3/0011/3/0231)(03/31)(MQA/FA0466)

Faculty of Bioeconomic Health Sciences

Foundation In Science | Geomatika

The Foundation in Science program is specifically designed to develop student with a strong foundation and skills suited for a changing world of science and medical. This program provides students with practical training, allowing them to acquire the relevant skills needed in various fields of science. Students will also acquire a sound principle of science, gain basic knowledge in applied aspect of science and medical, and enhance their communication and interpersonal skills, all of which are valuable to meet the needs of employers. Students will be exposed with science process skills to assist them in making critical and analytical decisions in the classroom and laboratories.

The subjects in this course range from Basic Application in Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and others. Teaching staff will equip students with life-long learning attitude, so they can continue to learn about new technology that is related to their field of study.

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First Semester


  • English I
  • Mathematics I
  • Basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Biology I
  • Chemistry I
  • Physics I

Second Semester


  • English II
  • Community Service
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Mathematics II
  • Chemistry I
  • Physics II
  • Biology II

Third Semester


Physical ScienceLife Science
Mathematics EngineeringBiochemistry
Introduction to ProgrammingIntro to Psychology

Local Admission


i. For students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy:

  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV)/O-Level with at least five (5) credits, obtaining a Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), and one other subject.

ii. For students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in the Built Environment:

  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV)/O-Level with at least five (5) credits, including Mathematics, and pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English or other equivalent qualifications.

iii. For students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in fields other than Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and the Built Environment:

  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV)/O-Level with at least five (5) credits, including Mathematics and two Science subjects.
Employment opportunities are available as per the following :


The Foundation in Science (FIS) programme provides the necessary preparation for admission into undergraduate programmes in UGM and other Universities. Those who successfully complete this programme can go on to pursue the following courses at UGM:

  • BSc (Hons) Biotechnology (3.5 Years)
  • BSc (Hons) Pharmacology (3.5 Years)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science (3 Years)
  • BSc (Hons) Geomatic & Land Surveying (4 Years)
  • BSc (Hons) Geographic Information System & Application Development (3.5 Years)

FIS students will be given a conditional offer into one of UGM’s undergraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry requirements.

Moreover, we have a MOU with the Kursk State Medical University (KSMU), Russia. Thus, our FIS students can also choose to pursue their MBBS degree KSMU or any other recognized local/ international tertiary institutions.

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Foundation in Science

Foundation in Science | Geomatika