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Foundation of Science

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

  • Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus

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 (0 year): 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

  • Minimum 5 credits (C) in SPM or O-Level including Mathematics
  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and Additional Mathematics
  • Or equivalent
  • IB MYP: three subjects at Grade 6 and two at Grade 5
  • Conditional offers on forecast results.
  • No minimum grade
  • 5 credits (C) at SPM/O-Level or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Science: minimum 5 credits (C) in SPM or O-Levels including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Additional Mathematics, Or equivalent, Business: minimum 5 credits (C) including English and Mathematics (Actuarial Science route also Additional Mathematics), Or equivalent, IB MYP alternatives published.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5 (no score lower than 5.0)

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements
  2. Intake and deadline on the programme page and (rolling applications). Create an account and Apply through the institution's admissions portal the Apply now portal. Application fee RM530 (international). Upload transcripts and proof of English. Offer is issued by the university. Apply for the student visa through EMGS. Visa fee RM3
  3. 900 for 1 year (RM4
  4. 600 for 2 years
  5. Indonesia). Attend Welcome Week for your intake.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM39,718 MYR
Application feeRM530 MYR
DepositRM1,000 MYR

Program details

CampusPutrajaya campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty or school requires confirmation
DepartmentDepartment of Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.