Course overview
The Nottingham’s Foundation Programme is your first step towards an exciting academic journey at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. This flexible, pre-university programme offers tailored pathways and flexible modules to ensure a smooth transition into your chosen undergraduate degree. Open to both Malaysian and international students, the programme not only builds a strong academic foundation but also equips you with critical thinking, academic literacy, and communication skills.
Why choose this course?
- Fast-Track Your Success: Complete your pre-university programme in just one year.
- Guaranteed Pathways: Progress seamlessly to top-ranked undergraduate programmes across science, engineering, business, arts, and social sciences.
- Scholarships Available: Receive up to 25% off your tuition fees.
- Personalised Learning: Benefit from core and optional modules designed for your future degree.
- Extra Academic Support: Strengthen your English and Mathematics skills for a strong academic foundation.
Modules
First Semester
Core modules
- English 1 (Writing for Academic Purposes)
- Critical Thinking and Study Skills
Mathematics modules
- Mathematics (For Science and Engineering undergraduate pathway)
- Fundamental Mathematics* (For Social Sciences undergraduate pathway)
*Required for students who do not meet the SPM Mathematics requirement: Grade B for Business School and Grade A- for the 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
Second Semester
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
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
| SPM/GCSE/IGCSE | A minimum of 5 Cs is required, excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies. Relevant subjects will be considered. |
| Specific Requirements for Progression to Certain UG Programmes | |
| Master of Pharmacy (Honours) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 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 and Computer Sciences Programmes | Must include Mathematics and Additional Mathematics. |
| Science Programmes | Must include Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics). |
| Nottingham University Business School Programmes | 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. |
In addition to these, applicants must meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.
