Verified programme sheet
Foundation in Science (Open Distance Learning / ODL)
Foundation in Science (Open Distance Learning / ODL) is a foundation route in sciences and mathematics at International University of Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales / formerly IUMW) under foundation programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
1 year
Tuition
Malaysian students: RM13,000 total programme fee; International students: RM18,762 total programme fee
Intakes
February • May +1 more
Campus
100% online; institution base in Kuala Lumpur
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
These details are taken directly from the verified programme markdown and surfaced in full below.
Academic entry
The official page lists pathway-specific entry requirements. For Biotechnology / IT / Psychology pathways: SPM/O-Level with minimum credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and any science subject; or UEC minimum grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and any science subject. Additional route-specific requirements are listed for other science progression areas
English requirement
Not clearly stated separately on the official programme page
Additional checks
Official page states this is a science and STEM progression foundation delivered fully online
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 6 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this foundation route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
BA Accounting Scholarship
RM8,000
RM8,000
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Foundation Bursary
50% Scholarship
50% Scholarship
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Foundation Entrance Waiver
RM2,000
RM2,000
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Overseas Reward Scholarship
RM5,000
RM5,000
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Progression Reward Scholarship
RM4,000
RM4,000
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
UM-Wales - UMCCed Scholarship
RM2,500
RM2,500
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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Foundation / Pre-University
Foundation
Open Distance Learning (100% online)
1 year
100% online; institution base in Kuala Lumpur
February, May, September
Malaysian students: RM13,000 total programme fee; International students: RM18,762 total programme fee
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page
The official page lists pathway-specific entry requirements. For Biotechnology / IT / Psychology pathways: SPM/O-Level with minimum credit in 5 subjects including Mathematics and any science subject; or UEC minimum grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and any science subject. Additional route-specific requirements are listed for other science progression areas
Not clearly stated separately on the official programme page
Official page states this is a science and STEM progression foundation delivered fully online
MQA/FA16080
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
MQA/FA16080
Award
Foundation
Field area
Sciences and Mathematics
Division
Foundation / Pre-University
Study mode
Online
Programme family
Foundation Programmes
Notes
Verified notes from the source file
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