OVERVIEW
Foundation in Science
Our Foundation in Science is geared towards helping you get a head start in your chosen field of Health Sciences. Offering a blend of subjects, our FIS is the academic bridge specially designed to equip you with proper grounding of fundamental knowledge you will need to ensure smooth transition to the exhaustive undergraduate studies.
Through this 1-year programme, you would be empowered with essential knowledge and mentored to develop your study and learning skills.
Guaranteed pathway to MUCM’s degree progammes
*Subjected to meeting entry requirements
1,000+ patient beds for MBBS clinical training via local hospital partnerships
Over 30,000 patients a year available for BDS clinical experience training on-site
Robust alumni network of 10,000+ Manipal graduates bolstering Malaysian healthcare
FIS CRITERIA
Programme Structure
Semester 1
SUBJECTS
- English I
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Study Skills & Critical Thinking
Semester 2
SUBJECTS
- English II
- Fundamentals of Statistics
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Psychology
- Basic Human Anatomy
Semester 3
SUBJECTS
- Basic Human Physiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Fundamentals of ICT
- Basic Pharmacology
ELECTIVES SUBJECT (either one)
- Oral Biology
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Principles of Health Care Management
FIS CRITERIA
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Applicants
SPM OR EQUIVALENT WITH GRADE B IN:
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics and
- Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and
- Any Other Subject*
(except Art/Humanities)
UEC WITH MINIMUM OF B4 IN:
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics/ Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
Important Notice:
- Entry requirement for students who wish to continue into other science-related programme upon completion of the FIS programme: SPM or equivalent with 5 Credit inclusive of Mathematics and two (2) Science subjects (Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics).
- The entry requirement for medical and dental programme is subject to revision by regulatory authorities.
- The minimum age requirement for entry into a medical programme is 18 years old during admissions.
- Malaysian citizen seeking employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services
Commission of Malaysia (SPA).
*For Dental aspirants, the following subjects are excluded from the list of ‘Any Other subject’ in SPM/ O Level or equivalent
| Art / KSI Subject (retrieved from Page 19, Buku Penerangan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM) | |
|---|---|
| |
FIS PATHWAYS
Career Path
With a strong focus towards health sciences, our Foundation programme provides for a strong foundation towards undergraduate degrees in the fields of:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Biomedical Science
- Psychology
- Allied Health
- Optometry
- Nursing
As an MQA recognised programme, our Foundation in Science would be recognised as a valid entry requirement towards the related fields above not just with Manipal University College Malaysia but also with other Malaysian private institutions of higher learning.
FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE PROGRAMME FEES
Tuition Fees
Non Refundable Application Fee: RM 100.00
| Fees | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Tuition Fee | RM 4,500 | RM 4,500 | RM 4,500 | RM 13,500 |
Refundable Caution Deposit | RM 1,000 | - | - | RM 1,000 |
Laboratory Fee | RM 500 | RM 500 | RM 500 | RM 1,500 |
Administration Fee | RM 600 | - | - | RM 600 |
Total | RM 6,600 | RM 5,000 | RM 5,000 | RM 16,600 |
Important Notice:
- All fees are subjected to change without further notice.
- MUCM or its representatives do not change any additional fee for the service provided to prospective applicants.
- A refundable Caution Deposit of RM 1,000 will be charged as indicated in Semester 1.
Scholarship
Scholarship
| Category | Description | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
100% Tuition Fee Scholarship | 100% tuition fee scholarship off total programme tuition fee | Achieved Grade A in the subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject at school certificate level. |
50% Tuition Fee Scholarship | 50% tuition fee scholarship off total programme tuition fee | Achieved overall 6As with a mixture of Grade A and B in the subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject at school certificate level. |