Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

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Foundation

<div>The Foundation in Science programme at IUMW equips students with the specific knowledge to pursue their degrees in the field of health, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and information technology. With practical exposure and a hands-on learning approach, those pursuing this programme will have a strong grasp of the core science knowledge they will need to excel in their future undertakings. Students of this programme not only acquire solid basics in the core Science subjects, but are empowered by other relevant skills such as critical thinking, public speaking and presentation techniques. Students will be given plenty of hands-on experience, essential for any student who wishes to excel in the science fields.</div>
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<div><strong>Semester 1</strong>
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<li class="icon">*Biology 1</li>
<li class="icon">*Computer Systems</li>
<li class="icon">Chemistry 1</li>
<li class="icon">Physics 1</li>
<li class="icon">Mathematics 1</li>
<li class="icon">Study Skills</li>
<li class="icon">Co-Curriculum</li>
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*Choose any ONE (1) elective<br /><br /><strong>Semester 2</strong>
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<li class="icon">*Biology 2</li>
<li class="icon">*Introduction to Computer Programming</li>
<li class="icon">Chemistry 2</li>
<li class="icon">Physics 2</li>
<li class="icon">Mathematics 2</li>
<li class="icon">English 1</li>
<li class="icon">Critical Thinking</li>
<li class="icon">Project Integration</li>
</ul>
*Choose any ONE (1) elective<br /><br /><strong>Semester 3</strong>
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<li class="icon">*Biology 3</li>
<li class="icon">*Analysing and Solving Problems</li>
<li class="icon">Chemistry 3</li>
<li class="icon">Physics 3</li>
<li class="icon">Statistics &amp; Probability</li>
<li class="icon">English 2</li>
<li class="icon">Information &amp; Communication Technology</li>
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*Choose any ONE (1) elective<br /><em>Students may choose either stream (Science/Computing) at the beginning of the semester. Elective modules for the streams are fixed</em></div>

<table><thead><tr><th>Field of Studies</th><th>SPM/SPMV/O Level</th><th>UEC</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Biotechnology / IT / Psychology</strong></td><td>Minimum Credit in five (5) subjects including:<ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Any science subject</li></ul></td><td>Minimum grade B in three (3) subjects including:<ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Any science subject</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Built&nbsp;</strong><strong>Environment</strong></td><td>Pass SPM/SPMV with minimum Credit in five (5) subjects including Mathematics, OR Pass O-Level with minimum credit in three (3) subjects including Mathematics</td><td>Minimum grade B4 in three (3) subjects including Mathematics</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Computer&nbsp;</strong><strong>Science</strong></td><td>Minimum credit in five (5) subjects including:<ul><li>Additional Mathematics OR</li><li>Maths and any one (1) science subject OR</li><li>Its equivalent</li></ul></td><td>Minimum grade B in three (3) subjects including:<ul><li>Additional Mathematics</li><li>Any one (1) science subject</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Medical and&nbsp;</strong><strong>Health Science</strong></td><td>Minimum credit in 5 subjects including any of these 3 subjects:<ul><li>Biology</li><li>Physics</li><li>Mathematics</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>English</li><li>Applied Science</li></ul></td><td>Minimum grade B in any three (3) of the following subjects:<ul><li>Biology</li><li>Physics</li><li>Mathematics</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>English</li><li>Applied Science</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Engineering</strong></td><td>Minimum Credit in five (5) subjects including:<ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Any two (2) science subjects</li></ul></td><td>Minimum grade B in three (3) subjects including:<ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Any two (2) science subject</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Medicine OR&nbsp;</strong><strong>Dentistry</strong></td><td>Minimum grade B in<ul><li>Biology</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>Physics</li><li>Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics</li><li>Any one (1) subject</li></ul></td><td>Minimum grade B4 in three (3) subjects:<ul><li>Biology</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>Physics OR Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics</li></ul>Dentistry:<br />Minimum grade B4 in four (4) subjects:<ul><li>Biology</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>Physics</li><li>Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics</li><li>Any one (1) subject</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pharmacy</strong></td><td>Pass SPM with minimum grade B in five subjects below:, OR Pass O-level with minimum grade C in five (5) subjects:<ul><li>Mathematics OR Additional Mathematics</li><li>Physics</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>Biology</li><li>any one (1) subject</li></ul></td><td>Not available</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Science&nbsp;</strong><strong>e.g. BSc (Hons)&nbsp;</strong><strong>Biochemistry</strong></td><td>Minimum credit in five (5) subjects including:<ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Any two (2) science subjects</li></ul></td><td>Minimum grade B in subjects:<ul><li>Mathematics</li><li>Any two (2) science subjects</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-sheets-root="1">Established in 2008, the International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) offers programs in partnership with the University of Wales, UK. Located in Kuala Lumpur, it provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields like business, engineering, social sciences, and health. IUMW&rsquo;s modern campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, computer labs, and specialized industry spaces. The university&rsquo;s commitment to providing globally recognized qualifications and a supportive learning environment prepares students for careers in both local and international markets.</span></p>

International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW)

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Foundation in Science

Private Pre-U

A foundation /Pre University program is usually taken before taking entry into universities and colleges soon after completing school. All the school –leavers can enroll in a Foundation /Pre University Program to get a fair understanding of the university education as well as make themselves ready to face the actual challenge associated with the university education. 

Pre University

<div class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 engineering-details-left-top"><p class="common-text">A foundation /Pre University program is usually taken before taking entry into universities and colleges soon after completing school. All the school –leavers can enroll in a Foundation /Pre University Program to get a fair understanding of the university education as well as make themselves ready to face the actual challenge associated with the university education. </p><h6 class="common-heading"><b>Name of Course:</b> PUC/ Foundation</h6><h6 class="common-heading"><b>Duration of Course:</b> 1 year</h6><h6 class="common-heading"><b>Eligibility:</b> Matriculation/ Class 10</h6><h3 class="common-heading">Basics or Overview</h3><p class="common-text">If you are preparing to enter into a university, then taking up a short Pre Degree or Pre University Course could be the best option for you. A Pre Degree Course or PUC is the first choice of all those candidates who are looking out to enter into a degree course after school education.  The PUC degrees are specially very useful for all those candidates who are opting for a 10 year school and move on to the degree courses after their 2 years of PUC completed from any junior college.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Opportunities for Career Growth after PUC</h3><p class="common-text">Those who successfully apply for the PUC after their 10 years of schooling are ready to apply for several streams of degree courses through the government organized common entrance test. The students can enroll themselves in a variety of programs through a Pre University Course such as –Bahelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Management, if they belong to Commerce stream; Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Sciences, if they belong to an Arts stream; Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Pharmacy; If they belong to Science stream, then Bachelor of Science and in case of Mathematics/ Science Stream, it will be Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Agriculture or Medicine respectively.</p><h3 class="common-heading">What to choose?</h3><p class="common-text">Students can get a number of colleges in Malaysia offering a Pre University Degree Course or Pre Degree Courses. However, it becomes necessary for all the prospective students to make a right choice in their search for a suitable college. For instance, FTMS College offers Foundation Course or Pre University Course of one year duration in Business Information Technology. The foundation or Pre University Courses are offered by both government funded institutions as well as private colleges. The students who are planning to give at least one year to their Pre Degree Courses should take up the Foundation Courses. On the other hand, a bridging course will be just a semester for you to complete. Some of the international universities offer direct entry based Foundation Programs that can give a direct entry to the students under the second year of the undergraduate or post graduate programs that they wish to enroll themselves into. </p></div>

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Class Room With Air Conditioner

Shopping

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Clubs and Societies

Library

Lecture Theaters

MultiPurpose Hall

Outdoor Sports / Indoor Games

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Foundation in Science

International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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