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Foundation · Biomedical Sciences

Foundation In Science (Medical Sciences)

at UCSI University

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Details last verified 24 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
UCSI University
Campus
UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Study level
Foundation
Field
Health and Medical Sciences
Discipline
Biomedical Sciences
Duration
1 year
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Foundation In Science (Medical Sciences)
Intakes
January, May, September
Tuition
Estimated total tuition: MYR 40,006 (estimate)
Entry requirements
Academic: SPM / O-Level: 5 credits with Bs in Mathematics/Add Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.English: OtherEnglish: IELTS

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

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About this course

If you aspire to be a doctor or a healthcare professional, you’d better get the right start. At UCSI, this means having a specialised foundation pathway that prepares you for the intellectual rigour and intensity of degrees in medicine, nursing and optometry. It means being taught – and mentored – by esteemed professors from day one. More importantly, it means expanding your horizons and raising your aspirations to become the higher-order professional the healthcare industry needs. UCSI’s specialised foundation pathway in medical science is designed to equip you with an extremely strong foundation in Science and Mathematics (Biology, Chemistry, Physic, Mathematics) subjects – a prerequisite for medical and healthcare studies. It is also designed to provide you with a game-changing advantage when you delve into special focus areas. This will equip you with added exposure to the medical sc

How this course fits

Fees

  • Estimated total tuition

    Approximate total fees. Alternative figure(s) also stated: RM 22630; RM 36296. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025.

    MYR 40,006Estimate

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

  • January

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • May

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • September

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Overall average of 65% (including individual scores of 65% in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics)

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    SPM / O-Level: 5 credits with Bs in Mathematics/Add Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement: Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.

    Other

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement: Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS Academic, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.

    IELTS

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Foundation In Science (Medical Sciences)?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Foundation In Science (Medical Sciences) take?

1 year, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Foundation In Science (Medical Sciences) cost?

Estimated total tuition: MYR 40,006 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: Other; IELTS. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

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