Nottingham Foundation Programme
About
About
The University of Nottingham Malaysia's Foundation Programme is a flexible pre-university course designed to provide a smooth academic transition into undergraduate studies. Open to both Malaysian and international students, it offers tailored pathways and modules that build a strong foundation in critical thinking, academic literacy, and communication skills—preparing students for success in their chosen degree programmes. Students can choose to go either in science, engineering, business or social sciences pathway.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONDoctoral Degree (PhD)
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION1 year
LOCAL COSTMYR 35,000
FOREIGN COSTMYR 38,000
SUBJECTSHumanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 35,000 | MYR 38,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 35,000 | MYR 38,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 35,000 | MYR 38,000 |
Entry Requirements
SPM / GCSE / IGCSE: Minimum of 5 Cs required (excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies).
Relevant subjects will be considered based on programme requirements.
Programme-Specific Requirements
Master of Pharmacy (Hons) / Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
Minimum 5 Bs in relevant subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics.
Engineering Programmes
Must include Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, and Physics.
Mathematical Sciences & Computer Sciences
Must include Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
Science Programmes
Must include Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Nottingham University Business School
A grade B in Mathematics is required, or students must pass Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.
Economics Programmes
A grade A- in Mathematics is required, or students must achieve at least 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.
Applicants must also meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard entry: Overall 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component
TOEFL iBT
Standard entry: Minimum score of 80 (Writing: 17, Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20)
PTE (Academic)
Standard entry: Overall 65, with no less than 59 in each component
SPM
Standard entry: CEFR Level B2
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4
IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6
IB MYP: Minimum grade of 4
MUET: Band 4
UEC: Grade B3
Additional Notes
IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE results must be less than two years old.
MUET results are valid for five years from the date of release.
Other English language qualifications may be considered if they meet both University of Nottingham and MOHE requirements.
Applicants with IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) may be accepted with the condition that they complete the In-sessional English module along with English 1 and English 2.
Relevant subjects will be considered based on programme requirements.
Programme-Specific Requirements
Master of Pharmacy (Hons) / Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
Minimum 5 Bs in relevant subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics.
Engineering Programmes
Must include Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, and Physics.
Mathematical Sciences & Computer Sciences
Must include Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
Science Programmes
Must include Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Nottingham University Business School
A grade B in Mathematics is required, or students must pass Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.
Economics Programmes
A grade A- in Mathematics is required, or students must achieve at least 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme.
Applicants must also meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard entry: Overall 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component
TOEFL iBT
Standard entry: Minimum score of 80 (Writing: 17, Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20)
PTE (Academic)
Standard entry: Overall 65, with no less than 59 in each component
SPM
Standard entry: CEFR Level B2
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4
IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6
IB MYP: Minimum grade of 4
MUET: Band 4
UEC: Grade B3
Additional Notes
IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE results must be less than two years old.
MUET results are valid for five years from the date of release.
Other English language qualifications may be considered if they meet both University of Nottingham and MOHE requirements.
Applicants with IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) may be accepted with the condition that they complete the In-sessional English module along with English 1 and English 2.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Core Modules
English 1: Writing for Academic Purposes
Critical Thinking and Study Skills
Mathematics Modules
Mathematics (For Science and Engineering undergraduate pathways)
Fundamental Mathematics (For Social Sciences undergraduate pathways)
Required for students who do not meet SPM Mathematics requirement:
Grade B for Nottingham University Business School
Grade A- for School of Economics
Optional for all other students
Optional Modules
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
Information Technology
Psychology
Fundamentals of Business
Humanities 1
Social Science 1
Semester 2
Core Modules
English 2: Oral Communication for Academic Purposes
Sustainability: Global and Local Perspectives
Optional Modules:
Advanced Mathematics
Biology 2
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3
Physics 2
Programming
Fundamentals of Economics
Principles of Accounting
Social Science 2
Humanities 2
Core Modules
English 1: Writing for Academic Purposes
Critical Thinking and Study Skills
Mathematics Modules
Mathematics (For Science and Engineering undergraduate pathways)
Fundamental Mathematics (For Social Sciences undergraduate pathways)
Required for students who do not meet SPM Mathematics requirement:
Grade B for Nottingham University Business School
Grade A- for School of Economics
Optional for all other students
Optional Modules
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
Information Technology
Psychology
Fundamentals of Business
Humanities 1
Social Science 1
Semester 2
Core Modules
English 2: Oral Communication for Academic Purposes
Sustainability: Global and Local Perspectives
Optional Modules:
Advanced Mathematics
Biology 2
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3
Physics 2
Programming
Fundamentals of Economics
Principles of Accounting
Social Science 2
Humanities 2