Foundation

in Science
2014
www.imu.edu.my
PRE-UNIVERSITY
Foundation in Science
KPM/JPT(N/010/3/0186)09/2018
UNDERGRADUATE
Medicine
KPT/JPS(KR10935)09/2014
Dentistry
KPT/JPS(R/724/6/0010)1/2018
Pharmacy
KPT/JPS(KR10605)4/2014
Dietetics with Nutrition
KPT/JPS(R/726/6/0021)9/2017
Nutrition
KPT/JPS(N/726/6/0011)06/2017
Nursing
KP/JPS(KR11196)04/2015
Nursing Science
(for registered nurses)
KP/JPS(KA9377)01/2014
Chiropractic
KPT/JPS(KA9294)08/2014
Chinese Medicine
KP/JPS(KA10260)12/2015
Biomedical Science
KPT/JPS(R/421/6/0011)12/2017
Medical Biotechnology
KPT/JPS(R/545/6/0014)09/2017
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
KPT/JPS(R/442/6/0003)01/2018
Psychology
KPT/JPS(R/311/6/0013)09/2017
POSTGRADUATE
Public Health (MSc)
(Coursework &
Research)
KP/JPS(KA10261)09/2015
Analytical &
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry (MSc)
KPT/JPS(N/442/7/0001)01/2017
Molecular Medicine
(MSc)
KPT/JPS(N/421/7/0010)07/2017
Medical and Health
Sciences (MSc & PhD
by research)
KPT/JPS(KR10618)6/2014,
KP/JPS(KR10625)01/2015
Formulation Science
(Master)
KPT/JPS(N/545/7/0021)1/2018
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
SCAN FOR MORE
FEES
Application fee RM150
Registration fee RM300
Refundable caution deposit RM1,000
Tuition fee (1 year) RM22,050*
International student administration fee RM2,200**
*Tuition fee is payable by semester ** Administration fee is payable together with Registration fee
- Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees.
- All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester.
- For the latest information, please visit www.imu.edu.my
Key Facts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Malaysian Students
Pass SPM/ O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, and 2 Science
subjects and two other subjects.
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 in English; or
IELTS: Overall band score of 5.0 or equivalent.
PROGRAMME
Foundation in
Science (IMU)
DURATION
1 year
(3 semesters)
COMMENCEMENT
January, May and
September
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126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The IMU Foundation
in Science programme
is designed to equip
both Malaysian and
international students with
the knowledge and skills
required for undergraduate
studies at the IMU.
This programme
incorporates a holistic
approach to learning. It
provides students with
an early integration into
the university community.
This includes opportunities
to interact with the
academics with full access
to the IMU learning
resources. Students
will also gain exposure
to the IMUs learning
methodologies.
The IMU Foundation in
Science programme is
the preferred foundation
for entry into IMUs local
degree programmes. It
facilitates the students
smooth and successful
transition into degree
programmes of their
choice. With this, the
programme is the key
to a promising career
pathway.
Ms Sharon Chan Min Hui
Programme Coordinator,
Foundation in Science,
Centre for Pre-University Studies
BLL; English Language (UM)
1
Awarded by IMU, the Leader in Medical
and Health Sciences Education
The Foundation in Science programme is awarded by IMU, Malaysias frst
and most established private medical and healthcare university with over
22 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education.
2
Preferred Enrolment into an IMU Degree
Programme
The Foundation in Science programme gives you a direct route and
preferred enrolment into one of the undergraduate programmes
available at IMU.
3
Interaction with Academic and Healthcare
Professionals
As a student at IMU, you will have access to academic experts in
medical and health sciences education.
4
Early Integration into Medical and Health
Sciences University Life
You will have access to our Universitys facilities and can take advantage
of the on and off campus activities within the campus community.
This gives students an early integration into a medical and health
sciences university at the start of the Foundation programme.
5
High Quality Curriculum with Afordable
Fees and Convenient Start Dates
With its affordable fees, the Foundation in Science programme has high
quality curriculum and offers three start dates across the year so you can
choose the time frame that is most suitable for you.
Why Foundation
in Science at IMU
1. IMU - THE LEADER IN MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
IMU is Malaysias first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 22 years of dedicated focus in
healthcare education. Established in 1992, the University enjoys an international reputation and provides high standard education
at undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development level. To date, the University has collaborations with
more than 30 renowned international partner universities.
2. PREFERRED ENROLMENT INTO AN IMU DEGREE PROGRAMME
The Foundation programme provides the academic preparation required for admission into any undergraduate degree at IMU.
Students offered a place in the IMU Foundation in Science programme will also be given a conditional offer into one of IMUs
local undergraduate programmes, subject to achieving the entry requirements and meeting all prerequisites*.
Entry requirements for conditional offer is as outlined below:
3. INTERACTION WITH ACADEMIC AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
As an IMU Foundation programme student, you will have plenty of opportunities to interact with staff and students of other
programmes and to fully explore the various areas in healthcare professions. This experience will assist and support you in
identifying the degree and career of your choice.
4. EARLY INTEGRATION INTO MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY LIFE
Outside of the classroom, the Foundation programme students at IMU will be integrated into the Universitys everyday life.
You will be in the same campus as the undergraduateand postgraduate students and contribute equally to the university
community. Learning is thus fully interconnected - academically, socially and culturally.
5. HIGH QUALITY CURRICULUM WITH AFFORDABLE FEES
AND CONVENIENT START DATES
The Foundation in Science is a 1-year programme and conducted in 3 semesters,
with 3 convenient start dates (January, May and September). Assessment will
be in-course as well as summative. The core academic subjects are Chemistry,
Biology, Mathematics, Computer Studies and English. Physics is an
elective subject.
A unique feature of the IMU Foundation programme is Cross Boundary
Studies where students have the opportunity to work in collaborative
groups to explore issues in an inter-disciplinary approach, strategise and
implement changes that have positive impact. Students will be able to
communicate how they apply their knowledge and to solve the issue.
Target IMU Degree
Medicine, Dentistry Pharmacy Biomedical Science, Nutrition,
Dietetics with Nutrition
Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
Medical Biotechology, Chinese
Medicine, Psychology
Chiropractic Nursing

Foundation in Science Grade Required
cGPA 3.80 cGPA 3.50
(Including B in Chemistry)
cGPA 2.50 with minimum
cGPA 2.50 in Biology / Physics
and Chemistry
cGPA 2.50 cGPA 2.75 cGPA 3.00

SPM/O-Levels Grades Required
Pass with 5Bs each in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or
Additional Mathematics and another
subject. Malaysian students are
required to attain a credit in Bahasa
Melayu and English
Pass with 5Bs each in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or
Additional Mathematics and another
subject. Malaysian students are
required to attain a credit in Bahasa
Melayu and English
Pass with 5 credits, 3 of which
must be from either Chemistry,
Biology, Physics, Mathematics
or English
Pass SPM/ O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in
Mathematics, and 2 Science subjects and two other
subjects
*Note: Meeting all prerequisite requirements does not guarantee admission to an IMU degree.