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FOUNDATION OCTOBER INTAKE 2021

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Foundation Intake 2021
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FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES

FOUNDATION IN ARTS

FOUNDATION IN BUSINESS

Programme Details

FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

Programme Details

WHY CHOOSE QIU?

No One Left Behind

We’ve implemented multiple strategies and initiatives, ensuring that students master their lessons at their own pace. Our unique brand of education doesn’t leave anyone by the wayside.

Industry Experts

More than half of our academics come from an industry background. They’ve been there and done that in the real world, and they’ll help you do the same.

Teaching – Learning Strategies

Student-centred, Experiential, Active learning Case Studies, Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Creating Global Graduates

English opens windows of opportunity around the world, and it’s used throughout QIU so our graduates have an advantage in the job market. If you’re not confident, we’ll help you get where you want to be.

Technology & Facilities

QIU provides the latest in technology & facilities to ensure students stay relevant

FINANCIAL AID

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

LOANS

  • PTPTN
  • MIED
  • PERKESO
  • KOJADI
  • Pinjaman Pendidikan Kerajaan Negeri Perak
  • Pinjaman Pendidikan Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang
  • Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
  • KWSP (The Employment Provident Fund)
  • Yayasan Kemajuan Islam Nasional (YAKIN)
  • Pinjaman Pendidikan Kerajaan Negeri Selangor
  • ANGKASA
  • Koperasi Guru-Guru Sekolah Malaysia Berhad
  • National Land Finance Co Operative Society Ltd. (NLFCS)
  • Skim MARA Bank

OUR STORIES

“To succeed in the world of tomorrow, we need to master an array of different skills and abilities - you can't be a one-trick pony. At QIU, I've had the opportunity to improve and learn in so many different ways and I feel confident about stepping into my future career.”
Reshmi Ravindran
Reshmi RavindranFaculty of Science and Technology
“People ask me why QIU? They combine a modern curriculum, top-quality facilities, knowledgeable lecturers and an affordable price. It truly provides real world holistic pharmacy education. ”
Chin Kah Joen
Chin Kah JoenFaculty of Pharmacy
"What you get here is a truly wide-ranging educational experience. We come here expecting to learn about our programme of choice, but we're also given so many opportunities to expand our horizons and build ourselves into leaders of the future."
Shahida Noor Binti Shah Nazim
Shahida Noor Binti Shah NazimFaculty of Business and Management
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FOUNDATION IN ARTS

(R/0011/3/0131) (11/25) (MQA/FA6536)

Foundation in Arts (FIA) is a pre-university level programme that blends Social Science, Information Technology, English and Management courses to give students a solid foundation in their future studies, while at the same time broadening their exposure to other related fields. Such exposure to a wide spectrum of knowledge provides students with an integrated learning experience and an appreciation for how each of these related disciplines impact the working environment in a variety of fields.

Programme Details

Programme Level: Foundation

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences

School: School of Psychology, General & Foundational Studies

Programme Duration: 1 Year

Intakes: April, July, October

Minimum Entry Requirements

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Pass with any five(5) credits

O-Level
Grade C in five (5) subjects

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Minimum Grade B in three (3) subjects

Other Qualifications
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia

Programme Content

Core Courses

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Personal Development
  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to Creative Writing and Performing Arts
  • Social Media and Networking
  • Introduction to Event Management
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Principles of Education
  • Learning Strategies & Study Skills
  • Introduction to Psychology

 

University Courses

  • Effective English
  • Essential English
  • Computer Applications
  • Critical Thinking
  • Co-curriculum

FOUNDATION IN BUSINESS

(R3/0011/3/0071) (02/29) (A9505)

The Foundation in Business (FIB) programme provides students with a broad understanding of business organisations and their structures. It also delves into wider considerations such as business environments, markets, processes and how they work together to contribute to organisational success. The foundation programme will allow students to analyse how strategies are developed, decisions are taken, and how these factors impact competitiveness in business and commerce.

Programme Details

Programme Level: Foundation

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Management

School: School of Business

Programme Duration: 1 Year

Intakes: April, July, October

Minimum Entry Requirements

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Pass with any five(5) credits

O-Level
Grade C in five (5) subjects

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Minimum Grade B in three (3) subjects

Other Qualifications
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia

Programme Content

Core Courses
  • Principles of Management
  • Personal Development
  • Effective English
  • Computer Applications
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Introduction to Information System and Technology
  • Essential English
  • Critical Thinking
 
Specialisation

Business Management, Accounting and Finance

  • Managing People and Organizations
  • Mathematics for Business
  • Principle of Economics
  • Principle of Finance

 

Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism Management

  • Managing People and Organizations
  • Mathematics for Business
  • Introduction to Hospitality
  • Introduction to Tourism Business

 

Computer Science and Information Technology

  • Statistics and Probability
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Calculus
  • Mathematics for Business

 

Actuarial Science

  • Statistics and Probability
  • Mathematics for Business
  • Principle of Economics
  • Principle of Finance

FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

(R3/0011/3/0076) (03/29) (A9504)

The Foundation in Science (FIS) programme is a three-semester programme tailored to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully enrol in the undergraduate courses of their choice. The FIS programme offers a broad range of core courses that give students more options before they decide on their undergraduate programme.

Core science courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Information Technology form the main thrust of this programme. Students have the option of selecting relevant subjects based on their career pathway. They are given early exposure to the courses relevant to their choice of degree programmes, helping them to develop and become familiar with scientific, theoretical, and practical skills. Students will also develop life skills through subjects like Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication and Frontier Studies which will make them more adaptable, confident, and team-oriented.

Programme Details

Programme Level: Foundation

Faculty: Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences

Programme Duration: 1 Year

Intakes: April, July, October

Minimum Entry Requirements

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / IGCSE (O-Level)

Pass with minimum FIVE (5) credits in Mathematics, TWO (2) Science subjects and TWO (2) other subjects.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics and TWO (2) other Science subjects.

MBBS / PharmacySPM / O-Level

Pass with minimum Grade B in FIVE (5) subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and ONE (1) other subject.

UEC

Pass UEC with minimum Grade B4 in THREE (3) subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.

EngineeringSPM / O-Level

Pass with minimum credit in FIVE (5) subjects including Mathematics, Physics and THREE (3) other subjects.

UEC

Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics, Physics and ONE (1) other subject.

Allied Health

SPM / O-Level

Pass with minimum FIVE (5) credits, subjects include Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and ONE (1) other subject.

UEC

Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in THREE (3) subjects including Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

Programme Content

University Courses

● Effective English
● Essential English
● Interpersonal Communication
● Critical Thinking

Core Courses

● Algebra and Geometry
● Statistics and Probability
● Physics
● Computer Applications
● Frontier Studies

Biological Science Stream

● Cell Biology
● Physiology
● Inheritance and Diversity of Life
● Molecular Chemistry
● Physical Chemistry

Physical Science Stream

● Modern Physics
● Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering
● Calculus
● Molecular Chemistry
● Physical Chemistry

Computer Science Stream

● Introduction to Programming
● Introduction to Information Systems and Technology
● Calculus
● Introduction to Web Design
● Introduction to Multimedia

Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 1 Jul6 JulRegistration – 1 Jul (Mon)
 ** Orientation Week
2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat)
 *8 Jul Awal Muharram9 Jul13 JulWeek 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul)
 15 Jul20 JulWeek 2
 22 Jul27 JulWeek 3
 29 Jul3 AugWeek 4
 5 Aug10 AugWeek 5
 12 Aug17 AugWeek 6
 19 Aug24 AugWeek 7
  26-Aug31-AugWeek 8
 

2-Sep

7-SepWeek 9
 

 9-Sep

 14-SepWeek 10

16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day

 17-Sep

 21-SepWeek 11
 

23-Sep

28-SepWeek 12
 30-Sep 5-OctWeek 13
  7-Oct 12-OctWeek 14
 14-Oct16-Oct Self Study
 

17-Oct

 19-Oct Final Examination
 21-Oct 25-Oct Final Examination
  28-Oct 29-Oct Final Examination
31-Oct Deepavali30-Oct 2-Nov Semester Break
1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
  4-Nov 9-Nov Semester Break
  11 Nov 17 Nov Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required

Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
   Registration (12 Oct) – Sat
  14-Oct18-OctOrientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct)
 21-Oct25-OctWeek 1 – Class starts (21 Oct)
31-Oct Thu Deepavali28-Oct2-NovDeepavali Break
1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday4-Nov8-NovWeek 2
 11 Nov15 NovWeek 3
Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 18-Nov  **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon)
  19-Nov  23-Nov Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov)
 25-Nov30-NovWeek 2
 2-Dec7-DecWeek 3
 9-Dec14-DecWeek 4
 16-Dec21-DecWeek 5
25-Dec Wed Christmas Day23-Dec28-DecWeek
1-Jan Wed New Year30-Dec4-JanWeek 7
 6-Jan11-JanWeek 8
 13-Jan18-JanWeek 9
 

20-Jan

25-JanWeek 10
29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year27-Jan1-FebMid-sem Break
 3-Feb8-FebWeek 11
11 Feb Tue Thaipusam10-Feb15-FebWeek 12
 17-Feb22-FebWeek 13
 24-Feb1-MarWeek 14
 3-Mar8-MarStudy Week
 10-Mar15-Mar Final Examination
17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran17-Mar22-Mar Final Examination
 
 24-Mar29-Mar Semester Break
31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri31-Mar5-Apr Semester Break
 7-Apr12-Apr Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Registration and Orientation (Nov 2024 sem) – for late registration students who did not manage to go through orientation in MOOC semester

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required

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