Foundation In Science (Applied Sciences)

Entry Requirements Academic Requirements; ; SPM/O-level/equivalent; Minimum 5 credits (inclusive 1 Mathematics and 2 Science subjects); ; UEC; Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject); ; Other qualifications/ Polytechnic certificates authorized by Malaysian government; Admission on a case-by-case basis; ; English Requirement for Foundation in Science; ; Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS Academic, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, 106 in Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.; Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Courses Offered Kuala Lumpur Campus; Compulsory Courses General Chemistry 1; General Chemistry 2; General Biology 1; General Biology 2; General Physics 1; Introduction to IR4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Development; Fundamentals of Mathematics; Introduction to Probability & Statistics; Algebra & Trigonometry; Introductory Calculus; Computing Essentials; Electives Courses (choose any 3) Introduction to Pharmacy; Introduction to Formulation Science; Biotech & Forensics: the Science that Drives Life; Food & Nutrition: Journey Towards Health; Current Topics in Aquaculture; Role of Engineers in Society; Elementary Engineering Design; ; ; ; ; Kuching Campus; Foundation Studies (Applied Sciences); Lab Subjects General Chemistry I; General Chemistry II; General Biology I; General Biology II; General Physics I; Non-lab Subjects Fundamentals of Mathematics; Algebra & Trigonometry; Calculus; Introduction to Probability & Statistics; Introduction to Business; Computing Studies; Special Focus On Aquatic Science; Biotech and Forensics; Food Science and Nutrition; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Fee note: UCSI University official programme page lists approximate international student total fee RM39,476; backend annual fee is annualised over the published duration (1 Year / 3 Semesters (14 weeks per semester, no short semester)). A 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025 as stated by UCSI. Source: UCSI University official programme page https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/programmes/foundation-science-applied-sciences