Foundation in Science at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year foundation route in Malaysia that prepares students for progression into degree study.
Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University
Foundation
General
In-person
1 Year
US$9,767
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Foundation in Science at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year foundation route in Malaysia that prepares students for progression into degree study. It sits within a broad science pathway and is aimed at building the academic base needed for further university-level learning.
The course is taught in person at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Putrajaya campus, a purpose-built setting that forms part of the university’s wider international network. Students can expect a structured first year of study with the option of inter-campus transfer to Dubai or the UK, adding a global dimension to the learning experience.
Academic Skills
Essential Mathematics for Sc
Fundamentals of Physics
Object Oriented Programming
Discovering Psychology
Principles of Chemistry
Foundation English
Mathematics for Science
Further Mechanics
Chemistry in Materials
Data Structures and Software Design
Psychology and the Human Mind
Foundation English for Science and Engineering
Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
Advanced Mathematics for Science
Web Development and Databases
Research in Action
Organics and Chemical Energetics
Foundation in Science at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year foundation route in Malaysia that prepares students for progression into degree study.
Foundation in Science takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Foundation in Science is a pathway-style course for students preparing for relevant further study. Progression depends on the published entry requirements for the target course.
Academic entry requirements include O-Levels / Equivalent: Minimum 5 credits (C's), at O-Level or equivalent, including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Additional Mathematics. English evidence may include IELTS 5.5.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$9,767.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| O-Levels / Equivalent | Minimum 5 credits (C's), at O-Level or equivalent. Required subjects
AlternativeEquivalent global qualifications. |
| IB MYP | Required grades
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| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission conditions | Admission conditions
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| Additional note | Additional noteProgression to your chosen undergraduate programme may require pre-requisite subjects with specific grades at the O-Level/equivalent levels in addition to your Foundation results. |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). Minimum band scoreNo score lower than 5.0. |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$9,767 |
| Estimated total | US$9,767 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.