Verified programme sheet
Foundation in Science
Foundation in Science is a foundation route in sciences and mathematics at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) under foundation programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
1 year
Tuition
Malaysian: RM19,000 total; International: RM20,000 total. Administrative fees separate.
Intakes
April / August / December
Campus
Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Physical Science track: SPM/SPMV with 5 credits including Mathematics and Physics plus passes in BM and English; or equivalent O-Level/UEC routes. Biological Science and TCM tracks: SPM/SPMV with 5 credits including Mathematics and 2 science subjects plus passes in BM and English; or equivalent O-Level/UEC routes.
English requirement
English is included as a pass requirement in the published SPM/SPMV route; verify equivalent treatment for other pathways directly with XMUM.
Additional checks
Three published tracks: Physical Science, Biological Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine. Subject requirements differ by track.
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.
1 Merit Scholarship (Foundation Programmes)
Scholarship offered by Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
2 Merit Scholarship (Degree Programmes)
Scholarship offered by Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
3 Merit Scholarship (Other qualification pathways for degree entry)
Scholarship offered by Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
4 XMUM Progression Scholarship
Applicable to students from XMUM foundation programmes only
Applicable to students from XMUM foundation programmes only
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
5 Study Grants for foundation/undergraduate applicants
Scholarship offered by Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
6 Renewal policy for undergraduate scholarships
Scholarship offered by Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Pathway into science, engineering, marine science, and TCM undergraduate programmes. Specific career prospects not explicitly listed.
Source Of Truth
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School of Foundation Studies
Foundation
Full-time
1 year
Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
April / August / December
Malaysian: RM19,000 total; International: RM20,000 total. Administrative fees separate.
Pathway into science, engineering, marine science, and TCM undergraduate programmes. Specific career prospects not explicitly listed.
Physical Science track: SPM/SPMV with 5 credits including Mathematics and Physics plus passes in BM and English; or equivalent O-Level/UEC routes. Biological Science and TCM tracks: SPM/SPMV with 5 credits including Mathematics and 2 science subjects plus passes in BM and English; or equivalent O-Level/UEC routes.
English is included as a pass requirement in the published SPM/SPMV route; verify equivalent treatment for other pathways directly with XMUM.
Three published tracks: Physical Science, Biological Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine. Subject requirements differ by track.
[R2/0011/3/0224] 12/30 [MQA/FA8153]. Recognised by XMUM for progression into relevant undergraduate programmes.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
[R2/0011/3/0224] 12/30 [MQA/FA8153]. Recognised by XMUM for progression into relevant undergraduate programmes.
Award
Foundation
Field area
Sciences and Mathematics
Division
School of Foundation Studies
Study mode
Full Time
Programme family
Foundation Programmes
Notes
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