Foundation in Science

  Institution: Taylor’s University

The programme equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a future in the dynamic field of science. The programme emphasises on learning by doing, and therefore, students are regularly required to work on actual projects.

Students are exposed to a dynamic environment, which encourages two-way interaction between students and lecturers. Learning also takes place beyond the classroom via community service trips, interaction with researchers, participation in competitions, and many more.

State-of-the-art Facilities

• Acquire practical skills with our science laboratories that are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
• Experience learning supported by modern technology, such as lecture capture, and various online tools.

Balanced Learning Environment

• Opportunity to acquire and demonstrate discipline-specific knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills.
• A balanced assessment method, whereby 50% of the evaluation is allocated to various continuous assessments such as quizzes, class tests, projects and oral presentations while the remaining 50% to the final exam.

From Theory to Application

• Holistic learning approach through the Integrated Science Project (ISP), which implements research skills and scientific concepts and balances learning outcomes with hands-on experimentation.
• Cultivate independent and confident learners through continuous assessments which encompass public speaking, group work and creativity.

Conducive Learning Environment

• Same access to the University’s facilities as undergraduate and postgraduate students, and able to contribute equally to the campus community.
• Exposure to latest developments in science and technology through workshops and talks by local and international academicians and industry leaders.

Reliable Support System

• First Year Experience (FYE) initiatives, such as motivational talks and peer-assisted study sessions, provide students the much-needed support to adjust to university life and excel in academic and extra-curricular activities.

Entry Requirements

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O Level: Min. 5 credits including Mathematics, English and 2 (two) Science subjects and a Pass in Bahasa Melayu
• Other Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Note:
Students who wish to pursue the following degrees are required to meet the pre-conditions below:

• Medicine
  SPM / O Level: Pass with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject. Malaysian students are required to attain a Credit in Bahasa Melayu and English.
• Pharmacy
  SPM / O Level: Pass with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject. Malaysian students are required to attain a Credit in Bahasa Melayu and English.
• Food Science with Nutrition / Biomedical Science
  SPM / O Levels: Pass with 5 Credits, 3 of which must be from either Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics or English.

Source: Taylor’s University