FOUNDATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES

This programme is a pre-university program that will provide students with entry into degree programs in Health Sciences.

DURATION:
One (1) Year

INTAKE:
January & April

PROGRAMME APPROVAL CODE:
(R2/720/4/0057) 08/19
MQA (A10453)

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What Will You Learn

  • Wide range of broad subject areas

  • Open up opportunities for students to specialise further in the next year

  • Faster to land for first year of a full degree programme

  • This programme is designed to prepare students for a range of courses

  • The flexibility is one of the great things about foundation year

  • Allow students to find out more about their interests and talents before focusing on a three-year degree programme

Programme Introduction

The Foundation in Health Sciences is a comprehensive one-year pre-university programme aimed at providing students with the knowledge required to further their ambition of pursuing degree courses in the field of health sciences.

Our programme is designed to offer an excellent and worthy pre-university education that will augment the relevant pathway towards achieving industry related careers specifically in the field of Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Allied Science and Health Care Management.

This programme has attained full accreditation status by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in the year 2009. It presents a smooth transition for students to pursue a degree in any health sciences industry with direct entry to chosen faculties at AMU as well as other educational private or international institutions.

SEMESTER 1
  • English I
  • Mathematics I
  • Biology I
  • Chemistry I
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Fundamental of IT

 

SEMESTER 2
  • Behavioral Sciences: Psychology
  • English II
  • Physics I
  • Biology II
  • Mathematics II
  • Introduction to Health Education

 

SEMESTER 3
  • English III
  • Physics II
  • Chemistry II

 

 

 

For MBBS & Pharmacy:

  • Pass SPM/O Level (Bahasa Melayu & Sejarah)
  • Minimum 5 Grade B’s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at SPM/O-Level

For Other Bachelor Degrees:

  • Pass SPM/O Level (Bahasa Melayu & Sejarah)
  • Minimum 5 Credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects

-OR –

  • Pass UEC with minimum Grade C’s in 5 subjects

– OR –

  • Any other equivalent qualifications

Academic Pathway
Progress to undergraduate Degree programmes

  • CGPA 3.00 and above for MBBS and Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • CGPA 2.50 and above for Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Bachelor in Healthcare Management, Bachelor Degree in Allied Science courses

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