Foundation in Science

Program Summary

The Foundation program in UOW Malaysia KDU Penang, Batu Kawan equips students with the necessary fundamental knowledge to pursue their university studies. This flexible program ensures students are grounded with a strong grasp of core subjects, as well as a variety of other subjects to give them a broad-based educational platform. It also helps them to explore new methods and ideas, as well as skills and concepts, to encourage independent and critical thinking.

The Foundation in Science is a one-year program that provides students with 2 elective areas:

    Pure Science

    Engineering or IT or Computer Science

 What is Foundation in Science?

This is a pre-university program that focuses on science related subjects such as chemistry, biology and physics as well as mathematics and information technology. It aims to provide pre-university students a smooth transition from secondary school/high school to a university degree. 

The program will give students a strong foundation as well as the basic skills needed for a science-related degree. 

Why study Foundation in Science?

Here are several reasons why you should take this program:

• It prepares you for your university degree. You will be provided with a strong foundation in science subjects as well as be given the opportunity to explore different topics that may be of interest to you. 

• It gives you a smooth transition towards your bachelor degree. 

• It is one of the fastest ways to gain entry into a science-related degree. Compared to other pre-university programs, such as A Levels or STPM, the Foundation in Science program is usually about 1 year in duration. 

• Foundation in Science programs may be more affordable than other pre-university programs. 

• This might just be the course for you if you are confident that you will be pursuing a science-related degree. It will allow you to have a head-start in the subject area and accelerate your entry into university. 

  Program Details
  Cost:

  • International Students: Approx. RM 26,850 (USD 6,047)

Duration:

• 1 year

Campus:

• UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan
  
  

Intakes:

3 February 14 April9  June15 September27 October