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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
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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
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

Foundation in Physical Science

UW0010002
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

Foundation in Computing

UW0010003
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

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.

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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. Mathematics
  2. Chemistry
  3. ICT Competency
  4. English Language
  5. Communication Skills
  6. Universal Values
  7. Leadership and Teamwork

Module B

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

Malaysia Citizen

General Entry Requirements

Applicant must be a MyKad holder and pass SPM with a minimum of five (5) credits including Bahasa Melayu and a pass in Sejarah or other equivalent qualification recognised by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA).

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)

Non-Malaysia Citizen

General Entry Requirements

Entry requirement for non-Malaysian applicants is subjected to the University’s academic requirement as stated in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Entry Requirement for O-level or equivalent.

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)
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,
94300, Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak, Malaysia
Email : corporate@unimas.my
Tel : +60 82 58 1000