Foundation in Science

HELP's Foundation programme equips you with the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications to pursue a degree at university.

Overview

At HELP Matriculation Centre we believe not only in preparing our students to become employable graduates but also principled graduates who will be conscientious and respectful of the environment that we live in.

Students who withstand the test of time and win in the digital-driven world will have one thing in common: a strong cutting-edge foundation for the future. Many of our students go on to complete their undergraduate degree, taking various courses ranging from science to engineering.

  • To provide good quality Pre-University education with a strong foundation in science subjects, preparing the students to meet the demands of undergraduate study.
  • To incorporate a certain degree of flexibility where students can make their choice of a discipline at a later stage rather than at the beginning of the course.
  • Subjects such as Study Skills and Critical Thinking Skills are added to give the students an edge over others.
  • Extra-curricular activities and a supportive environment of care are emphasised to ensure that students obtain a holistic education.
  • To provide a conducive environment for study as well as to equip them with excellent facilities.

Intakes
Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Duration
1 Year

Location
Damansara Heights

Indicative Total Fees
(including Application, Registration, Indicative Lab Free and Resource Fees) RM 18,100

Course Code
(R3/0011/3/0049) (07/29) (A10667)

Why study Foundation in Science at HELP?

  • Recognition by universities in Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States of America and other countries
  • A flexible programme which offers a broad-based education providing exposure to a variety of disciplines, thus allowing students to make an informed choice when deciding on a future career
  • Experienced and committed teaching faculty with proven track records
  • Cultural exchange and networking opportunities from a healthy mix of international and local students
  • Value-added subjects such as Critical Thinking Skills, Study Skills, Personal Development & Leadership and Culture, Arts and Politics to inculcate broader appeal and thinking
  • Leadership training specially designed by experienced psychologists and trained facilitators

  • Distinguished faculty members

  •  State-of-the-art Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Virtual Reality (VR) research laboratories.

  • The only university in Malaysia offering clinical neuro- psychological services via the Center for Neuropsychology.

  • The first and only Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology chapter in Southeast Asia.

Programme Overview

These are the subjects and electives that you will take as part of the programme.

  • Course Details

    • 50 Credit hours
    • 3 Semesters
    • 14 Weeks per semester
    • (13 subjects (8 core + 5 elective)

  • Semester 1

    • 5 Core = 18 Credit Hours

    • Intermediate English (4 credit hours)
    • Calculus (4 credit hours)
    • Computing Principles (4 credit hours)
    • Study Skills (3 credit hours)
    • Personal Development and Leadership (3 credit hours)

  • Semester 2

    • 2 Core + 2 Electives = 16 Credit Hours

    • Advanced English (Pre-requisite: Intermediate English) (4 credit hours)
    • Critical Thinking Skills (4 credit hours)
    • 2 Electives

  • Semester 3

    • 1 Core + 3 Electives = 16 Credit Hours

    • Culture, Arts and Politics (4 credit hours)
    • 3 Electives

  • Subject Listing (Science)

    • SCIENCE ELECTIVE (must complete two sets)
    (Each elective subjects = 4credit hours)

    • Biology I: Molecules, Cells & Energy
    • Biology II: Systems & Functions (Pre-requisite: Biology I)
    • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds & Organic Chemistry 1
    • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry & Organic Chemistry 2 (Pre-requisite: Chemistry 1)

  • Subject Listing (Electives)

    • Each Elective Subject = 4 Credit Hours

    • Finite Mathematics
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Psychology for Personal Development
    • Statistics

  • Subject Listing (Recommendation)

    • MEDICINE

    • Biology I: Molecules, Cells and Energy
    • Biology II: Systems and Functions (pre-requisite: Biology I)
    • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds and Organic Chemistry
    • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry and Organic
    • Psychology for Personal Development

    DENTISTRY

    • Biology I: Molecules, Cells and Energy
    • Biology II: Systems and Functions (pre-requisite: Biology I)
    • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds and Organic Chemistry
    • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry and Organic
    • Psychology for Personal Development

    PHARMACY

    • Biology I: Molecules, Cells and Energy
    • Biology II: Systems and Functions (pre-requisite: Biology I)
    • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds and Organic Chemistry
    • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry and Organic
    • Psychology for Personal Development

  • Assessment

    • Coursework and Assignments – 50%
    Final examination – 50%
    Total – 100%

You will need to fulfill one of these entry requirements to join the programme.

  • Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

    • 5 SPM/SPMV Credits. At least a credit in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and History.
    • 5 O-Level Credits. At least a credit in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
    • 3B’s in UEC. At least a credit in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
    • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

    Note: Forecast results are accepted. A conditional offer will be given to those who meet the entry requirements.

  • Pre-Requisites

    • Students wishing to pursue the following undergraduate programmes are required to meet the following pre-requisites in SPM or equivalent qualifications:

    Accounting & Finance

    • Credit in Mathematics
    • Pass in English

    Business

    • Pass in Mathematics and English

    Communication

    • Credit in English

    Computer Science / Software Engineering

    • Credit in Additional Mathematics

    Information Technology

    • Credit in Mathematics

    Psychology

    • Credit in Mathematics
    • Credit in One Science/General Science subject
    • A in English

    Teaching English as Second Language

    • Pass in English

    Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy

    • 5 Bs each in Biology,
      Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
      (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject

Here are the list of universities that recognise HELP University’s foundation programme for transfer into their undergraduate programmes.  

  • University Recognition

    • Malaysia

    • International Medical University (IMU)
    • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
    • RCSI & UCD Malaysian Campus (RUMC)
    • Asia Metropolitan University
    • AIMST University
    • Penang International Dental College

    Australia

    • Australian Catholic University
    • Bond University
    • Deakin University
    • Federation University
    • Flinders University
    • Griffith University
    • Macquarie University
    • Monash University
    • Murdoch University
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    • Queensland University of Technology
    • University of Adelaide
    • University of Melbourne
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of Queensland
    • University of South Australia
    • University of Sydney
    • University of Western Sydney
    • University of Technology Sydney
    • University of Wollongong

    United Kingdom

    • Aberystwyth University
    • Aston University
    • Bangor University
    • Cardiff University
    • Hertfordshire University
    • Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland
    • INTO Glasgow Caledonian University
    • INTO University of East Anglia
    • INTO University of Exeter
    • INTO University of Glasgow
    • INTO University of Newcastle
    • Leeds Beckett University
    • Middlesex University
    • Northumbria University
    • Nottingham Trent University
    • Oxford Brookes University
    • Queen’s University of Belfast
    • Robert Gordon University
    • Swansea University
    • Teesside University
    • University College Birmingham
    • University of Bath
    • University of Chester
    • University of Derby
    • University of Essex
    • University of Leeds
    • University of Liverpool
    • University of Northampton
    • University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus)
    • University of Portsmouth
    • University of Sheffield
    • University of Southampton (Malaysia Campus)
    • University of Surrey
    • University of West of England, Bristol
    • Wrexham Glyndwr University
    • York St John University

    New Zealand

    • Massey University
    • University of Canterbury
    • University of Waikato
    • University of Otago

    United States of America

    • University of Maine
    • Hawai’i Pacific University

    Grenada, West Indies

    • St. George’s University

Here are the transfer pathways from HELP University’s Foundation in Arts and Foundation in Science into other universities. 

  • Business

    • (Accounting, Banking, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Management)

    3+0

    • HELP University

    2+1

    Australia

    • University of Queensland
    • Griffith University
    • University of Wollongong
    • Macquarie University
    • University of Western Sydney

    United Kingdom

    • University of Hertfordshire
    • Bangor University
    • University of West of England, Bristol
    • Middlesex University
    • Robort Gordon University
    • University of Essex

    1+2 

    Australia

    • Australian National University
    • University of Melbourne
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of Technology Sydney
    • Queensland University of Technology

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Liverpool
    • Cardiff University
    • University of Portsmouth
    • Queen’s University of Belfast
    • University of Bristol
    • University of Sussex

    New Zealand 

    • Victoria University of Wellington

    Direct Entry

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of Adelaide
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of Queensland
    • University of Sydney
    • Bond University
    • Federation University
    • Macquarie University
    • Murdoch University
    • University of South Australia
    • Australian Catholic University
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    •  University of Technology Sydney

    New Zealand

    • Massey University
    • University of Canterbury
    • University of Waikato

    United States of America

    • University of Maine

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Surrey
    • Queen’s University of Belfast
    • University of Essex
    • University of Liverpool
    • Swansea University
    • Cardiff University
    • Aberystwyth University
    • Nottingham Trent University
    • University of Portsmouth
    • University of the West of England, Bristol
    • Bangor University
    • Northumbria University
    • Oxford Brookes University
    • Middlesex University
    • University of Chester
    • University of Derby
    • Teesside University
    • Anglia Ruskin University
    • York St John University
    • Leeds Beckett University
    • Wrexham Glyndwr University
    • University College Birmingham
    • University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus)
    • INTO University of East Anglia
    • INTO University of Exeter
    • INTO University of Glasgow
    • INTO University of Mancester (NCUK)
    • INTO University of Newcastle

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Psychology

    • 3+0

    Malaysia

    • HELP University*

    *Completed HELP University’s Foundation with a minimum of 4 credits

    2+1 

    Australia

    • Murdoch University
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University
    • Queensland University of Technology
    • University of Western Australia (2 + 1.5)
    • University of Adelaide
    • Edith Cowan University

    United Kingdom

    • Bangor University
    • Middlesex University
    • University of Hertfordshire
    • University of Northampton
    • University of Portsmouth

    New Zealand

    • University of Otago

    1+2 

    Australia

    • University of Queensland (1+2, 1+3)
    • Bond University

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Sheffield
    • Queen’s University of Belfast
    • University of Essex
    • Cardiff University
    • Aberystwyth University
    • University of Huddersfield
    • University of Manchester
    • Goldsmiths University of London
    • University of Plymouth

    Direct Entry

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of Adelaide
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of Queensland
    • Bond University
    • Deakin University
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University
    • Murdoch University
    • University of South Australia
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    • University of Wollongong

    New Zealand

    • Massey University
    • University of Waikato
    • University of Canterbury

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Essex
    • Aberystwyth University
    • University of Portsmouth
    • University of West of England, Bristol
    • Northumbria University
    • Middlesex University
    • University of Northampton

    United States of America

    • University of Maine

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Communication

    • (Media Studies, Public Relations, Marketing Communication)

    3+0

    Malaysia

    • HELP University*

    *Completed HELP University’s Foundation with a minimum of 4 credits

    2+1 

    Australia

    • University of South Australia
    • University of the Sunshine Coast
    • Queensland University of Technology (2 + 1.5)

    United Kingdom

    • University of Hertfordshire
    • University College of Birmingham

    1+2 

    Australia

    • University of Queensland 
    • Deakin University
    • Macquarie University
    • University of New South Wales

    Direct Entry

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of Adelaide
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of Queensland
    • University of Sydney
    • Bond University
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University

    New Zealand

    • Massey University
    • University of Waikato
    • University of Canterbury

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Essex
    • Northumbria University
    • Middlesex University
    • Hertfordshire University
    • University of Chester
    • York St John University
    • Leeds Beckett University
    • Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland
    • Teesside University

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Information Technology

    • (Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering)

    3+0

    Malaysia

    • HELP University*

    Completed HELP University’s Foundation with a minimum of 4 credits

    2+1 

    Australia

    • University of Queensland
    • University of Technology Sydney

    United Kingdom

    • University of Essex

    1.5 + 1.5

    Australia

    • Macquarie University

    1 + 2

    Australia

    • University of Western Sydney
    • Murdoch University
    • University of Adelaide

    United Kingdom

    • University of the West of England, Bristol
    • Swansea University

    Direct Entry

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of New South Wales
    • University of Queensland
    • Bond University
    • Edith Cowan University
    • Federation University
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University
    • Murdoch University
    • University of South Australia
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    • University of Technology Sydney

    New Zealand

    • Massey University
    • University of Waikato
    • University of Canterbury

    United Kingdom

    • University of Essex
    • University of Portsmouth
    • Northumbria University
    • University of the West of England, Bristol
    • Middlesex University
    • University of Chester
    • York St John University
    • Teesside University

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Law

    • 3+0

    Malaysia

    • HELP University’s Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

    2+1 

    United Kingdom (HELP University’s UK Law Degree Transfer Programme)

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Liverpool
    • Cardiff University
    • Aberystwyth University
    • University of the West of England, Bristol
    • Northumbria University
    • University of Hertfordshire

    Direct Entry

    United Kingdom

    • University of Essex
    • Aberystwyth University
    • Northumbria University
    • University of Hertfordshire

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Engineering

    • (Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic)

    3+0

    Malaysia

    • University of Southampton, Malaysia*
    • AIMST University

    *(4+0, MEng in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, Aeronautical & Astronautical)

    Direct Entry

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of Queensland
    • Federation University
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    • University of Wollongong
    • University of Technology Sydney

    New Zealand

    • Massey University
    • University of Canterbury

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Sheffield
    • Queen’s University Belfast
    • University of Portsmouth
    • University of West of England, Bristol
    • Northumbria University
    • University of Chester
    • Teesside University
    • Wrexham Glyndwr University
    • INTO University of Exeter
    • INTO Glasgow Caledonian University

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Dentistry

    • Direct Entry*

    Malaysia

    • AIMST University
    • Penang International Dental College

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Medicine

    • Direct Entry*

    Malaysia

    • International Medical University (IMU)
    • Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
    • RCSI & UCD Malaysian Campus (RUMC)
    • AIMST University

    Grenada, West Indies

    • St George’s University

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Pharmacy

    • Direct Entry*

    Malaysia

    • International Medical University (IMU)
    • AIMST University
    • Asia Metropolitan University

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of Queensland

    United Kingdom

    • University of Bath
    • Aston University
    • University of Plymouth

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements

  • Sciences

    • (Applied Science, Biomedical, Biotech, Food Science and any science related discipline)

    Direct Entry*

    Malaysia

    • International Medical University (IMU)
    • AIMST University

    Australia

    • Monash University
    • University of Queensland
    • University of Adelaide
    • University of New South Wales
    • Flinders University
    • Macquarie University
    • Swinburne University of Technology
    • University of Technology Sydney
    • University of Wollongong

    New Zealand

    • University of Canterbury

    United Kingdom

    • University of Leeds
    • University of Sheffield
    • University of Essex
    • Aberystwyth University
    • University of Portsmouth
    • University of the West of England, Bristol
    • Northumbria University
    • University of Chester
    • University of Northampton
    • Teesside University
    • Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland

    *Direct entry subject to meeting universities’ requirements