Foundation in Science

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Foundation in Science

KPT/JPT(R2/010/3/0186)09/2028 | MQA/FA3974

Commencement

Apr, Jul & Sep

Degree/Duration

1 year (3 semesters)

Build a Strong Foundation

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The bedrock to a promising future starts with building a solid foundation. This compact 1-year programme is the ideal beginning to your journey into the challenging yet fulfilling world of healthcare.

Be under tutelage and guidance of IMU’s prodigious faculty who will be your guide in the fields of medical, health sciences, and healthcare management. Beyond that, additional hands-on immersive activities provide opportunities for you to experience the various undergraduate programmes that IMU has to offer.

Why Study Foundation in Science at IMU?

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Awarded by IMU – The Leader in Medical and Health Sciences Education

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.

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Interaction with Academic and Healthcare Professionals

As a student at IMU, you will have access to academic experts in medical and health sciences education.

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High Quality Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards

The Foundation in Science programme has a high-quality curriculum and is benchmarked to meet international standards.

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Early Integration into Medical and Health Sciences University Life

You will have access to our University’s facilities and can take advantage of the on-and-off campus activities within the campus community, right from the start of the FIS programme which is fully integrated into the University campus.

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Direct Pathway into Undergraduate Studies at IMU

The Foundation in Science programme gives you a direct pathway into the undergraduate programme of your choice available at IMU and most of its international partner universities.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Pass SPM/O-Level with 5Cs in Mathematics, English, 2 Science subjects** and 1 other subject.

**Science subjects: Biology/Chemistry/Physics

English Requirements

Malaysian Student

Overall band score of 5.0 (for those who did not obtain a Credit in English at SPM/O-Level)

 

International Student

Overall band score of 5.0

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Semester

01

Chemistry 1
Biology 1
Mathematics 1
English for Academic Purposes
Computing Studies

Semester

02

Chemistry 2
Biology 2
Mathematics 2
English for Healthcare Professionals
Physics for Health Sciences

Semester

03

Biology 3
Thinking Skills
Cross Boundary Studies

Plus any TWO of the following four options*:
Chemistry 3
Biosciences
Applied Statistics for Data Science Using Python
Psychology in Healthcare

  • *Your two optional subjects are key to success in your proposed undergraduate course and should be chosen accordingly and as advised by your academic mentors.
  • Biosciences is compulsory for students intending to take Medicine or Dentistry; these students choose any one of the three remaining electives.

Fee Structure

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee 150 500
Registration Fee 300 1,000
Refundable Caution Deposit 1,000 1,000
International Student Admin Fee 2,400
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
  • The fees quoted for partner universities are current estimates only
  • Student must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
  • All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
  • All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester.
  • * Tuition fee is payable by semester.
  • Administration fee is payable together with registration fee.
  Tuition Fees
Foundation in Science 3 semesters, 1 year
Total Duration: 1 year RM10,300 per semester,
  RM30,900 per year
  • * Tuition fee is payable by semester
  • Administration fee is payable together with registration fee

Undergraduate Pathway

Target IMU Degree     Foundation in Science Grade Required     SPM / O-Levels Grade Required     English Requirement
Medicine       Overall cGPA 3.40 (with CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00) in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics       Pass with 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject       Minimum C in SPM/O-Levels English; or IELTS – Overall band score 5.0
                         
Dentistry       cGPA 3.40 (with cGPA 3.00 out of 4.00) in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics       Pass with 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Bahasa Melayu/ English        
                         
Pharmacy       ABC or BBB in Biology and Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics (including B in Chemistry)       Pass with 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject. Malaysian students are required to attain a credit in Bahasa Melayu and English        
                         
Biomedical Science***, Dietetics with Nutrition, Nutrition, Bioveterinary Science       cGPA 2.50 (with cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from Biology and / or Chemistry and / or Mathematics / Physics)       Pass with 5Cs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject        
                         
Pharmaceutical Chemistry**, Medical Biotechnology,  Psychology, Business Administration with Healthcare Management       cGPA 2.00       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects** and 2 other subjects        
                         
Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine, Digital Health       cGPA 2.50       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects** and 2 other subjects        
                         
Nursing       cGPA 2.50       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects** and 2 other subjects. Malaysian students are required to have a credit in Bahasa Melayu        
                         
Communication with Health       cGPA 2.00       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, English, 2 Science subjects** and 1 other subject        
  • *Applicants must pass the IMU Admissions Interview/Additional Assessment Please check all terms and conditions for your chosen FIS to undergraduate degree programme pathway in advance.
  • **Science subjects: Biology/Chemistry/Physics
  • ***FIS at IMU gives exclusive pathway to the University of Dundee and University of Strathclyde where extra credit exemptions are given to students taking the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry and BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science for transfer to these universities respectively.

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Hear from Our Students and Alumni

FIS here at IMU, in my opinion, was definitely the right choice; I'm currently 6 months in and loving every bit of it. There is a wide variety of modules in FIS that provide the opportunity for one to hone their leadership and critical thinking skills.

Cheeng Jong Jiun

Student

The faculty of FIS liaises with various schools offering undergraduate programmes at IMU to organise ‘Look, See, and Feel’ activities. These activities are extremely helpful in depicting the real-life pictures for each undergraduate programme for students to explore and know their interests.

Chua Teck Kwang

Student

My experience as a student and class representative in the FIS programme is one that I will forever treasure. As an international student from Singapore coming straight from IGCSE, I was incredibly young and nervous when I entered this course, but I was well supported, especially by the mentor-mentee programme.

Inarah Audi

Student

FIS has provided me with the strong fundamental knowledge of science, communication skills, and opportunities to improve myself through various activities. I was able to strengthen my critical thinking skills and leadership skills through the Cross Boundary Studies module which makes me well-prepared for undergraduate study.

Lee Chiu Ying

Student

My journey at IMU began in the Foundation in Science (FIS) programme, a pivotal experience that fostered my passion for medicine. The FIS programme at IMU combines core sciences with medical exposure, making it an ideal stepping stone for anyone aspiring to pursue an MBBS. I can confidently say that it gave me the upper hand during my early semesters in Medicine.

Shivadeva Selvamani

IMU Scholar and MBBS Alumnus

The best part of FIS is that I get to know many friends who share the same interest as me and share our ups and downs together. Being a scholar is also an amazing opportunity for me as I get to be involved in many volunteer activities and also be a part of IMU events.

Tan Shi Jie

Student

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:  
  • Verified copies of your academic qualifications
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
  These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made. We wish you all the best with your application and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!
1 year (3 semesters)
Entry Requirement into IMU FiA

Malaysian Students
Pass SPM/O-Levels with a minimum of 5 credits.

International students
Pass O-Levels equivalent qualification based on MQA guidelines and meet the equivalent requirements.

English Requirements:
SPM or O-Levels: Minimum a credit or Pass in English; or IELTS: Overall band score of 5.0 or equivalent.
The 1-year FiS programme is designed to streamline the pathway for students who have decided to pursue an undergraduate programme at IMU. Hence, the FiS curriculum is geared specifically towards the medical and health sciences areas of knowledge, which provides you better preparation for undergraduate studies in those fields. As a student of our foundation programme, you will be a full member of the University community and will have full access to all the opportunities and facilities the University has to offer.
The Foundation in Science is the flagship programme of IMU’s Centre of Pre-University Studies. The current IMU FIS team consists of carefully selected, well qualified and experienced staff with specific skill sets that make them ideal pre-university level academicians. The team have a clear understanding of subsequent undergraduate degree progamme requirements and are assisted in this regard by degree level academics who also advise the students on their available undergraduate pathways while in foundation. It is vital that our students are well mentored in respect to the exciting career pathways that the FIS programme provides.

A Word from the Programme Director

The IMU Foundation in Science programme is an essential stepping stone for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate degrees in science, medicine, and related fields. This programme equips students with a solid foundation through essential knowledge and skills through a combination of pre-U standard and uniquely tailor-made modules. With personalized support from experienced lecturers and a syllabus that includes critical thinking, research, and problem-solving, our students gain the confidence and qualifications needed to excel in their chosen undergraduate programme and make meaningful contributions to society.

Shirley Evelynna Jayaseelan

Programme Director and Senior Lecturer, Foundation in Science

M.Ed (Education Administration) (UPM) / B. Biomedicine (Hons) (MSU) / DMLT (PTPL)

A Word from the Programme Director

The IMU Foundation in Science programme is an essential stepping stone for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate degrees in science, medicine, and related fields. This programme equips students with a solid foundation through essential knowledge and skills through a combination of pre-U standard and uniquely tailor-made modules. With personalized support from experienced lecturers and a syllabus that includes critical thinking, research, and problem-solving, our students gain the confidence and qualifications needed to excel in their chosen undergraduate programme and make meaningful contributions to society.

Shirley Evelynna Jayaseelan

Programme Director and Senior Lecturer, Foundation in Science

M.Ed (Education Administration) (UPM) / B. Biomedicine (Hons) (MSU) / DMLT (PTPL)

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