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Foundation of Science

University of Wollongong Malaysia

Batu Kawan, Malaysia
1 year
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A four-year science degree with more than thirty majors and an optional co-op.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Paid co-op work terms
On-campus research awards and further study

Curriculum

Four years. About a year of foundation university courses (mathematics and a laboratory science are needed for entry)
Then a major from over thirty options such as biology
Chemistry
Computer science
Earth sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology and statistics
With optional minors. Co-op in behavioural neuroscience
Biology
Computer science
Economics and psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

SPM/GCE O Level with 5 credits (UEC 3 credits
Foundation in Science needs Mathematics and 2 sciences
Foundation in Accountancy needs Mathematics credit). English: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

SPM/GCE O Levels 5 credits (3 credits for UEC; Foundation in Accountancy needs credit in Mathematics, ACCA-FIA IELTS 6.0); home schooling with SAT 1050 accepted for Foundation Studies/Engineering

Language tests

IELTS 4
TOEFL iBT 30
PTE Academic 36
Cambridge 140
Institutional test 60

Documents you’ll need

Academic Certificates
Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
Health Declaration Form
Passport Photograph

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for this program. Create an applicant account on the official university website. Select the program and intended intake. Complete the online application and upload identity and qualification documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the required registration and visa-processing charges. Accept the offer and follow the student pass application process.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM41,011, RM33,761 MYR
Application fee	_
Deposit	RM1,500 MYR

Program details

Campus	UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan
Faculty or school	Pre-University Studies
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	For new eligible 2027 Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor entrants, the competitive UOW Malaysia Excellence Award can waive up to 100% of tuition for exceptional academics and leadership. High Achiever Scholarships offer MYR 3,000 to MYR 8,000 subject to academic criteria. Some other UOW awards are restricted to Malaysian citizens; international eligibility must be checked individually.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.