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April, July, October
Full-time:1 Year
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The Foundation in Science (FIS) programme is a three- semester programme tailored to equip students with the quality pre-University education, knowledge and skills they need to excel in future undergraduate programmes. In addition to core courses like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Information Technology, they 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.
The students’ progress is monitored through regular assessments and our academic staff are always at hand to guide them through the transition to degree-level programmes. QIU’s FIS programme provides quality Pre-University education with a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students to meet the requirements and qualifications of undergraduate programmes.
Upon successful completion of the Foundation programme, students are eligible for entry into the various programmes of their interest at QIU:
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO)
To provide quality Pre-University education with a broad and balanced curriculum that prepare students to meet the qualifications and requirements of undergraduate programmes
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)
| PLO1 | Explain basic knowledge in science and technology. |
| PLO2 | Apply basic knowledge in identifying problems in science and technology. |
| PLO3 | Demonstrate social skills and responsibilities towards the community and environment. |
| PLO4 | Practise science based values, ethics and attitudes. |
| PLO5 | Demonstrate leadership, team work and communication skills through visual, oral and written assignment. |
| PLO6 | Apply scientific skills in problem solving in science and technology. |
| PLO7 | Demonstrate efficient information management and self-development skills. |
| PLO8 | Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills |
| 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 / Pharmacy | |
| SPM / 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. |
| Engineering | |
| SPM / 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. |
| Core Courses |
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| Specialisation | Biological Science Stream
Computer Science Stream
Physical Science Stream
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For enquiries on our programme fees and funding, please fill up the form below or you may contact our Student Recruitment Division representative. We offer many funding opportunities to support students. Check out our Financial Assistance Page to find out more.
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| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| 1 Jul | 6 Jul | Registration – 1 Jul (Mon) | |
| ** Orientation Week 2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat) | |||
| *8 Jul Awal Muharram | 9 Jul | 13 Jul | Week 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul) |
| 15 Jul | 20 Jul | Week 2 | |
| 22 Jul | 27 Jul | Week 3 | |
| 29 Jul | 3 Aug | Week 4 | |
| 5 Aug | 10 Aug | Week 5 | |
| 12 Aug | 17 Aug | Week 6 | |
| 19 Aug | 24 Aug | Week 7 | |
| 26-Aug | 31-Aug | Week 8 | |
2-Sep | 7-Sep | Week 9 | |
9-Sep | 14-Sep | Week 10 | |
16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day | 17-Sep | 21-Sep | Week 11 |
23-Sep | 28-Sep | Week 12 | |
| 30-Sep | 5-Oct | Week 13 | |
| 7-Oct | 12-Oct | Week 14 | |
| 14-Oct | 16-Oct | Self Study | |
17-Oct | 19-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 28-Oct | 29-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 31-Oct Deepavali | 30-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 Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| Registration (12 Oct) – Sat | |||
| 14-Oct | 18-Oct | Orientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct) | |
| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Week 1 – Class starts (21 Oct) | |
| 31-Oct Thu Deepavali | 28-Oct | 2-Nov | Deepavali Break |
| 1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 4-Nov | 8-Nov | Week 2 |
| 11 Nov | 15 Nov | Week 3 |
| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| 18-Nov | **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon) | ||
| 19-Nov | 23-Nov | Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov) | |
| 25-Nov | 30-Nov | Week 2 | |
| 2-Dec | 7-Dec | Week 3 | |
| 9-Dec | 14-Dec | Week 4 | |
| 16-Dec | 21-Dec | Week 5 | |
| 25-Dec Wed Christmas Day | 23-Dec | 28-Dec | Week |
| 1-Jan Wed New Year | 30-Dec | 4-Jan | Week 7 |
| 6-Jan | 11-Jan | Week 8 | |
| 13-Jan | 18-Jan | Week 9 | |
20-Jan | 25-Jan | Week 10 | |
| 29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year | 27-Jan | 1-Feb | Mid-sem Break |
| 3-Feb | 8-Feb | Week 11 | |
| 11 Feb Tue Thaipusam | 10-Feb | 15-Feb | Week 12 |
| 17-Feb | 22-Feb | Week 13 | |
| 24-Feb | 1-Mar | Week 14 | |
| 3-Mar | 8-Mar | Study Week | |
| 10-Mar | 15-Mar | Final Examination | |
| 17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran | 17-Mar | 22-Mar | Final Examination |
| 24-Mar | 29-Mar | Semester Break | |
| 31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 31-Mar | 5-Apr | Semester Break |
| 7-Apr | 12-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
