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Pre-University
Centre for Pre-University Studies (PPPU) is situated at the east area of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) campus in Kota Samarahan division of Sarawak. The centre was initially established in year 2010 to offer foundation programmes targeting local native students. In 2018, the centre began to offer International Foundation in Science program for students from a variety of academic backgrounds which includes students from outside of Malaysia.
Centre for Pre-University Studies
Centre for Pre-University Studies
Foundation in Life Science
Terbuka kepada calon-calon yang berketurunan Melayu, Anak Negeri Sabah (salah seorang ibu baoa pribumi Sabah), Anak Negeri Sarawak (salah seorang ibu bapa pribumi Sarawak) dan Orang Asli Semenanjung sahaja.
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Foundation in Physical Science
Terbuka kepada calon-calon yang berketurunan Melayu, Anak Negeri Sabah (salah seorang ibu baoa pribumi Sabah), Anak Negeri Sarawak (salah seorang ibu bapa pribumi Sarawak) dan Orang Asli Semenanjung sahaja.
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Foundation in Computing
Terbuka kepada calon-calon yang berketurunan Melayu, Anak Negeri Sabah (salah seorang ibu baoa pribumi Sabah), Anak Negeri Sarawak (salah seorang ibu bapa pribumi Sarawak) dan Orang Asli Semenanjung sahaja.
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Foundation in Life Science
UW0010001
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Entry Requirements
Applicant must be a MyKad holder of either Malay descent or Native of Sabah (with one parent being Pribumi Sabah) or Native of Sarawak (with one parent being a Pribumi Sarawak) or Peninsula Orang Asli only. The applicant must pass SPM with a minimum of five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and a pass in Sejarah.
Types of disabilities that are accommodated in our program, provided they do not interfere with laboratory work:
- Hearing Impairment with Device Assistance (Pekak Guna Alat)
- Monocular Blindness (Buta Sebelah Mata)
- Hypernasal Speech (Sengau)
Specific Entry Requirements
Achieved a minimum grade of C in all of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- English
AND
Scored at least grade E in:
- Additional Mathematics
AND
Scored at least C grade in ONE (1) subject excluding the following subjects:
- Bahasa Melayu
- Sejarah
Course Fee
Program Structure
Entry to UNIMAS Undergraduate Program
Foundation in Physical Science
UW0010002
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Entry Requirements
Applicant must be a MyKad holder of either Malay descent or Native of Sabah (with one parent being Pribumi Sabah) or Native of Sarawak (with one parent being a Pribumi Sarawak) or Peninsula Orang Asli only. The applicant must pass SPM with a minimum of five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and a pass in Sejarah.
Types of disabilities that are accommodated in our program, provided they do not interfere with laboratory work:
- Hearing Impairment with Device Assistance (Pekak Guna Alat)
- Monocular Blindness (Buta Sebelah Mata)
- Hypernasal Speech (Sengau)
Specific Entry Requirements
Achieved a minimum grade of C in all of the following subjects:
- Physics
- Additional Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- English
AND
Scored at least grade C in ONE (1) subject excluding the following subjects:
- Bahasa Melayu
- Sejarah
Course Fee
Program Structure
Entry to UNIMAS Undergraduate Program
Foundation in Computing
UW0010003
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Entry Requirements
Applicant must be a MyKad holder of either Malay descent or Native of Sabah (with one parent being Pribumi Sabah) or Native of Sarawak (with one parent being a Pribumi Sarawak) or Peninsula Orang Asli only. The applicant must pass SPM with a minimum of five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and a pass in Sejarah.
Types of disabilities that are accommodated in our program, provided they do not interfere with laboratory work:
- Hearing Impairment with Device Assistance (Pekak Guna Alat)
- Monocular Blindness (Buta Sebelah Mata)
- Stuttering (Gagap)
- Dwarfism (Kerdil)
- Hypernasal Speech (Sengau)
- Vision with Corrective Lenses (Rabun menggunakan Kanta Khas)
- Hand Impairment (Ketidakupayaan Tangan)
- Color Blindness (Buta Warna)
Specific Entry Requirements
Achieved a minimum grade of C in all of the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English
AND
Scored at least grade C in TWO (2) subjects excluding the following subjects:
- Bahasa Melayu
- Sejarah
Course Fee
Program Structure
Entry to UNIMAS Undergraduate Program
International Foundation in Science
This program is under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Upon successful completion of the program, foundation graduates may choose to further their studies in various bachelor’s degree programmes offered by any universities including UNIMAS.
Programme Structure
Upon enrolling into the International Foundation in Science programme, applicant may choose either Module A or Module B. The following shows the constitution for each module:
Module A
(Life Science, W0030A)
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- ICT Competency
- English Language
- Communication Skills
- Universal Values
- Leadership and Teamwork
Module B
(Physical Science, W0030B)
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- ICT Competency
- English Language
- Communication Skills
- Universal Values
- Leadership and Teamwork
Entry Requirement
Nationality
Malaysian Citizen
Applicants must be a MyKad holder and pass SPM with a minimum of five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History or other equivalent qualification recognised by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Non-Malaysian Citizen
Entry requirement for non-Malaysian applicants are subjected to the University’s academic requirement as stated in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Entry Requirement for O-level or equivalent.
Applicants must be a MyKad holder and pass SPM with a minimum of five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History or other equivalent qualification recognised by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Non-Malaysian Citizen
Entry requirement for non-Malaysian applicants are subjected to the University’s academic requirement as stated in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Entry Requirement for O-level or equivalent.
Special Requirements of The International Foundation in Science Program
Course Fee - Malaysian Citizen
Course Fee - Non-Malaysian
Entry to UNIMAS Undergraduate Program
Students who pass the UNIMAS International Foundation in Science Program can pursue a degree course in one of the faculties in UNIMAS.
International Foundation in Life Science
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty of Resource Science and Technology
Faculty of Resource Science and Technology
- UW6545001 Resource Biotechnology
- UW6442001 Resource Chemistry
- UW6421001 Aquatic Resource Science and Management
- UW6421002 Plant Resource Science and Management
- UW6421003 Animal Resource Science and Management
- UW6621001 Agrotechnology
Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development
- UW6345002 Human Resource Development
- UW6440001 Cognitive Science
- UW6762002 Counselling
- UW6762002 Psychology
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
- UW6481001 Computational Science
- UW6481002 Information System
- UW6481003 Multimedia Computing
- UW6481004 Software Engineering
- UW6481005 Network Computing
Faculty of Built Environment
Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
International Foundation in Physical Science
Start application month: February or March every year
End application month: April every year
Start intake month: July or August every year
End application month: April every year
Start intake month: July or August every year
