UTM
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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Entry Requirements for Foundation Programme

General Entry Requirement – Malaysian Applicants

A Malaysian citizen
A pass with at least 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu at SPM Level and
A pass in Sejarah at SPM Level

Special Entry Requirements

Physical Science

A pass in SPM / SPMV level with credits in at least 5 (Five) of the taken subjects including:

– Mathematics

– Chemistry

– Physics

– Additional Mathematics

– ONE (1) credit from any other subjects.

A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in any 3 of the taken subjects including Mathematics and two Science subjects.

Other equivalent qualification recognized by the government.

Life Science

A pass in SPM / SPMV with credits in at least 5 (Five) of the taken subjects including:

– Mathematics

– Chemistry

– Physics/ Biology

– Additional Mathematics

– ONE (1) credit from any other subjects.

A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in any 3 of the taken subjects including Mathematics and two Science subjects.

Other equivalent qualification recognized by the government.

Social Science

A pass in SPM / SPMV with credits in at least 5 (Five) of the taken subjects including Mathematics.

A pass in O-Level with at least Grade B in any 3 of the taken subjects including Mathematics.

Other equivalent qualification recognized by the government

Entry Requirement – International Students

Physical Science

Pass O-Level with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and two Science subjects.

Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

AND

In accordance with the country requirements as approved by the University Senate.

Life Science

Pass O-Level with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and two Science subjects.

Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

AND

In accordance with the country requirements as approved by the University Senate.

Social Science

Pass O-Level with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics.

Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

AND

In accordance with the country requirements as approved by the University Senate.

Programme Synopsis

Concentration on Physical Science

This programme is designed for candidates who wish to continue their first degree in engineering and science. Students will be reinforced with basic engineering and science background, especially on Physics, Mathematics and Computers. Students must fulfill the required graduating credit through coursework and laboratory work. A total of 50 credit hours must be accomplished with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Upon completion of this programme, student will be awarded with CERTIFICATE OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMME. Under physical science concentration, students may continue their study in Science, Engineering and Technology fields for their first-degree such as, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and any other related fields offered by UTM or other institutions.

Semester	Course Code	Course	Credit
I	FSPK0012	Computer Literacy	2
	FSPQ0012	Co-curriculum (Enterpreneurship)	2
	FSPE0012	General English	2
	FSPM0014	Intermediate Mathematics	4
TOTAL CREDIT			10
II	FSPI0012	Philosophy of Science and Technology	2
	FSPE0022	Academic Listening and Speaking Skills	2
	FSPM0024	Calculus	4
	FSPP0014	Physics I	4
	FSPP0022	Physics Practical I	2
	FSPC0014	Chemistry I	4
	FSPC0022	Chemistry Practical I	2
TOTAL CREDIT			20
III	FSPK0022	Fundamentals of Computing	2
	FSPE0032	Academic Reading and Writing Skills	2
	FSPM0034	Statistics and Probability	4
	FSPP0034	Physics II	4
	FSPP0042	Physics Practical II	2
	FSPC0034	Chemistry II	4
	FSPC0042	Chemistry Practical II	2
TOTAL CREDIT			20

Concentration of Life Science

This programme is designed for candidates who wish to pursue their studies in life science. Focusing on certain courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer. Students must fulfill the required graduating credit through coursework and laboratory work. A total of 50 credit hours must be accomplished with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Upon completion of this programme, student will be awarded with CERTIFICATE OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMME. After completing this programme, life science students may then continue their study in Science and Technology fields for their first-degree, such as Industrial Biology, Biology, Chemistry and any other related fields offered by UTM or other institutions. Life Science students may as well further their study in Medical Degree upon acceptance from institutions.

Semester	Course Code	Course	Credit
I	FSPK0012	Computer Literacy	2
	FSPQ0012	Co-curriculum (Enterpreneurship)	2
	FSPE0012	General English	2
	FSPM0014	Intermediate Mathematics	4
TOTAL CREDIT			10
II	FSPI0012	Philosophy of Science and Technology	2
	FSPE0022	Academic Listening and Speaking Skills	2
	FSPM0024	Calculus	4
	FSPP0014	Physics I	4
	FSPP0022	Physics Practical I	2
	FSPC0014	Chemistry I	4
	FSPC0022	Chemistry Practical I	2
TOTAL CREDIT			20
III	FSPK0022	Fundamentals of Computing	2
	FSPE0032	Academic Reading and Writing Skills	2
	FSPM0034	Statistics and Probability	4
	FSPP0034	Biology	4
	FSPP0042	Biology Practical	2
	FSPC0034	Chemistry II	4
	FSPC0042	Chemistry Practical II	2
TOTAL CREDIT			20

Concentration of Social Science

This programme is designed for candidates who wish to continue their first degree in social science. Students will be strengthened with basic social science, especially Business Mathematics, Accounting, Human Resource, Economy and Computer. Students must fulfill the required graduating credit by completing coursework and computer lab. A total of 50 credit hours must be accomplished with a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Upon completion of this programme, student will be awarded with CERTIFICATE OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMME. After completing this programme, social science holder may continue their study in Social Science field for their first-degree, such as Human Resource, Psychology, Management, Education and any other related fields.

Semester	Course Code	Course	Credit
I	FSPK0012	Computer Literacy	2
	FSPQ0012	Co-curriculum (Enterpreneurship)	2
	FSPE0012	General English	2
	FSPM0044	Business Mathematics	4
TOTAL CREDIT			10
II	FSPI0012	Philosophy of Science and Technology	2
	FSPE0022	Academic Listening and Speaking Skills	2
	FSPS0014	Introduction to Law	4
	FSPS0024	Introduction to Human Resource Management	4
	FSPS0064	Introduction to Marketing	4
	FSPS0074	People and Organisation	4
TOTAL CREDIT			20
III	FSPK0022	Fundamentals of Computing	2
	FSPE0032	Academic Reading and Writing Skills	2
	FSPM0034	Statistics and Probability	4
	FSPS0034	Business Management	4
	FSPS0044	Introduction to Economics	4
	FSPS0042	Financial Accounting	2
	FSPS0052	Cost Accounting	2
TOTAL CREDIT			20

Fee Structure

Malaysian Students – New Students Fees

Registration

1. Registration Fees

RM1,450.00

Tuition Fees (Per Semester)

1. Semester I

2. Semester II

3. Semester III

RM1,700.00

RM3,400.00

TOTAL FEES

RM9,950.00

Hostel Fees

*Hostel Fees for the second and third semester will be collected before the semester begins*

1. Semester I

2. Semester II

3. Semester III

RM600.00

RM1,200.00

TOTAL HOSTEL FEES

RM3,000.00

*Accommodation fees are not included

International Students – New Students Fees

Registration

1. Registration Fees

2. Administration Fees

RM2,450.00

Tuition Fees

3. Semester I

1. Semester II

2. Semester III

RM2,500.00

RM5,000.00

TOTAL FEES

RM14,950.00

*Accommodation fees are not included

Intake: Intake for new student occurs twice per year, i.e. July and December Intake.

Where is the UTM Foundation Programme conducted?

The UTM Foundation Programme will be conducted at the UTM Johor Bahru campus (Physical Science, Life Science Field and Social Science Field) and UTM Kuala Lumpur campus (Physical Science Field only).

What is the duration of the study?

It takes a year to complete the UTM Foundation Programme. The students’ academic load is spread over a course of three semesters.