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Foundation of Life Science
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A multidisciplinary degree combining several science disciplines.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Life Science.
Career outcomes
- Biologist
- Ecologist
- Geneticist
- Non-profit sector
- Nutritionist
- Public health
- Research
Curriculum
- Courses in biology
- Chemistry
- Biological anthropology
- Psychology and biochemistry
- With electives such as animal science
- Kinesiology
- Gerontology and food and nutrition. Many students use it as a foundation for health careers.
Entry requirements
Academic
- SPM or equivalent with 5 credits including Mathematics (programme-specific)
- See each programme page.
Accepted academic background
SPM or equivalent with minimum 5 credits (including Mathematics, English and Mathematics for Foundation in Arts (English))
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM12,000 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM250 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Petaling Jaya Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Pathway of Allied Health & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Natural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Aug 2027
261 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM12,000 MYR per year. The application fee is RM250 MYR. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM32,700 MYR.

