Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Pre-university Programme: Foundation

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Posted by Erlina

Pre-university Programmes Overview: Form Six, Matriculation, A-level, AUSMAT, SAM, ICPU, IB, Foundation

Foundation


Foundation programs are developed by colleges and universities for students who wish to progress to a diploma or degree course at the same institutions.

Some programs prepare students for specific course ie a business foundation program leads to a business degree program. There also general foundation programs such as a foundation in arts or a foundation in science, which prepares students for a variety o courses at university.

Foundation programs are one of a few pre-university courses which enable students to complete degree programs in a shorter time period compare to conventional routes.

Entry Requirements
SPM / O level / UEC or equilvalent: 5 credits incluiding English, mathematics and science subjects will be needed for more technical programs such as health sciences and engineering.

Duration
9 months to a year

Intake
These vary among institutions but they are usually in January, March, May, July/ August.

Fee
RM 3,750 – RM 9.000 (private colleges and universities) and RM10,000 – RM 19,500 (foreign university with a local campus).

Subjects and Assessment
These vary according to the type of foundation course pursued.

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