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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.

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Foundation for 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 for 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 for 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 for Life Science

UW00100001
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Entry Requirement
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).

Fulfilment of university general requirements as well as program specific requirement
Receive at least a C grade in all the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • English

AND
Receive at least E grade in ONE (1) of the subjects in :

  • Additional Mathematics

AND
Receive at least C grade in ONE (1) of the subjects excluding the following subjects:

  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Sejarah

AND
Candidates do not have any physical disabilities (blind/deaf/paralysed/mute) that hinder laboratory work.

Foundation for Physical Science

UW00100002
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Entry Requirement
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).

Fulfilment of university general requirements as well as program specific requirement
Receive at least a C grade in all the following subjects:
  • Physics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • English

AND
Receive at least C grade in ONE (1) of the subjects excluding the following subjects:

  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Sejarah

AND
Candidates do not have any physical disabilities (blind/deaf/paralysed/mute) that hinder laboratory work.

Foundation for Computing

UW00100003
Duration of Study: 2 Semesters
Entry Requirement
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).

Fulfilment of university general requirements as well as program specific requirement
Receive at least a C grade in TWO (2) of the following subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • English

AND
Receive at least C grade in TWO (2) of the subjects excluding the following subjects:

  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Sejarah

AND
Candidates do not have any physical disabilities (blind/deaf/paralysed/mute) that hinder laboratory work.

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 successfulcompletion of the program, foundation graduates may choose to further their studies in various bachelor’s degree programmes offered by UNIMAS.
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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)
  1. Biology
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. ICT Competency
  5. English Language
  6. Communication Skills
  7. Universal Values
  8. Leadership and Teamwork

Module B

(Physical Science, W0030B)
  1. Physics
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. ICT Competency
  5. English Language
  6. Communication Skills
  7. Universal Values
  8. 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.

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
Start application month: February or March every year
End application month: April every year
Start intake month: July or August every year
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,
94300, Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak, Malaysia
Email : corporate@unimas.my
Tel : +60 82 58 1000

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