UNIVERSITI MALAYA-WALES

A University born from a rich history, with an exciting future.

Owned by two prestigious universities, the Universiti Malaya-Wales (UM-Wales) was established based on a mutual
partnership between Universiti Malaya (UM) & the University of Wales, UK, in 2013. Since then, the university has experienced
tremendous growth and remains committed to delivering education based on employability to develop students who are
ready to contribute towards the next industrial revolution.

Why Study Foundation at
UM-Wales?

Lecturer support

1. Learn from highly qualified academic staff, all with at least a Master’s degree.

2. Benefit from sessions conducted by experienced degree-level faculty members.

Industry Focused

Gain hands-on experience through industrial visits to
local and international organizations across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Varied Assessment Programme

Assessments include coursework, assignments, and exams, providing multiple opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.

State-of-the-Art Lab Facilities

Enjoy access to top-tier laboratory facilities for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Universiti Malaya, enhancing
your practical learning experience.

Local & Worldwide Recognition

1. Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(MQA).

2. Recognized locally and internationally, including by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Focused Streaming

1. Choose between general or focused streams for
tailored learning experiences.

2. Focused streams provide in-depth exposure to your
subject of interest.

FOUNDATION
IN ARTS

SEMESTER 1

• Co-curriculum
• Study Skills
• Introduction to Psychology
• Basic Business
• Introduction to Legal Studies
• Mathematics*
• Introduction to Media Production and Presentation*

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

SEMESTER 2

• Project Integration
• English 1
• Critical Thinking
• Introduction to Humanities
• Introduction to Communication
• Basic Accounting & Finance*
• Introduction to Creative Visual Studies*

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

SEMESTER 3

• English 2
• Information & Communication Technology
• Statistics & Probability
• Introduction to Media Studies
• Introduction to International Integration*
• Introduction to Event Management*

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• SPM/SPMV Credit in any five (5) subjects
• O Level Grade C in any five (5) subjects
• UEC Grade B in three (3) subjects
• IB-Middle Year Programme 28 total points across the certificate’s 7 components
• Other qualifications recognised as equivalent

FOUNDATION
IN SCIENCE

SEMESTER 1

• Co-curriculum
• Study Skills
• Chemistry 1
• Physics 1
• Mathematics 1
• Biology 1*
• Computer Systems*

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

SEMESTER 2

• Project Integration
• English 1
• Critical Thinking
• Chemistry 2
• Physics 2
• Mathematics 2
• Biology 2*
• Introduction to Computer Programming*

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

SEMESTER 3

• English 2
• Information & Communication Technology
• Chemistry 3
• Physics 3
• Statistics & Probability
• Biology 3*
• Analysing and Solving Problem

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• SPM/SPMV Credit in any five (5) subjects
• O Level Grade C in any five (5) subjects
• UEC Grade B in three (3) subjects
• IB-Middle Year Programme 28 total points across the certificate’s 7 components
• Other qualifications recognised as equivalent

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