Pre-University Studies

Study route Selangor

Degree Programs

– UOW Malaysia KDU University College – UOW Global Network Universities – Articulated Universities – Local Private Universities UOW Australia Degree – Overseas Universities Programs

Advanced standing into Year 1

UOW Malaysia KDU Foundation Programs* Cambridge A Level [ 1½ years ] [ 1 year ]

SPM / O Levels Or Equivalent

* Specific foundation programs that meet the entry requirement.

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R/010/3/0111(02/23) MQA/FA 2523 Foundation Studies / Foundation in Arts

Intakes: COURSE STRUCTURE MPU January, May and September Core – Pengajian Malaysia 1 (Malaysian Duration: Total of 17 modules (6 Compulsory modules) Students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 1 Year (Full-Time) (International Students) – Creative Studies – Cultural Studies Course Location: – Fundamentals of Information Technology UOW Malaysia KDU University College, – Study Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A* – Critical Writing and Research Skills Utropolis Glenmarie * Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all – Introduction to Communication Malaysian students – Introduction to Business – without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia. Multidisciplinary. Flexible. – Introduction to Sociology – without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent Stimulating independence programs) and creativity. Stream Game Art / Game Design / Digital Media ENTRY REQUIREMENT The UOW Malaysia KDU’s (9 choose 7) Foundation Studies (Art and – Design Practice Academic Qualification Requirement Technology) is a one-year – Design Studies SPM / O Levels Min. 5 Credits (5Cs) multidisciplinary foundation – Media Appreciation program aimed at preparing – Introduction to Marketing UEC Min. 3 Credits (3Bs) students for further study in the – Introduction to Multimedia Home Schooling Pass Year 11 and SAT score fields of with SAT of 1050 over 1600 – Introduction to Psychology – Game development – Drawing 1 & 2 – Business – Introduction to Management ENGLISH REQUIREMENT – Communication Local Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / – Computing Game Technology / Computing Student O Level English) – Hospitality – Design Studies International Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a – Information System Student min score of 30 (IBT) or This flexible program ensures 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or students are grounded with a – Introduction to Multimedia Cambridge English CAE strong grasp of core subjects – Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 & CPE (from 2015) (140); according to their choice of – Programming Logic and Design or PTE Academic (36); or MUET Band 2; or UOW – Introduction to Psychology programs at degree level, as well Malaysia KDU English as a variety of other subjects to – Introduction to Marketing Entrance Test (60) give them a broad-based education If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, platform. It also helps them to Business / Communication/ Hospitality additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia KDU explore new methods and ideas, / Law as well as skills and concepts, (10 choose 7) to encourage independent and – Information System critical thinking. Upon completion, – Introduction to Management students will be able to articulate – Statistic seamlessly into various degree – Introduction to Marketing programs, offered at UOW – Introduction to Accounting Malaysia KDU. – Fundamental of Contract Law – Fundamental of English Legal System – Introduction to Psychology – Introduction to Multimedia – Media Appreciation

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R2/010/3/0236(07/24) A 10301 Foundation in Engineering

Intakes: COURSE STRUCTURE ENTRY REQUIREMENT January, May and September Modules Academic Duration: Qualification Requirement 1 Year (Full-Time) – Chemistry – Engineering Mathematics 1 SPM / Min. 5 Credits (5Cs) Course Location: GCE O Levels inclusive of a Credit in – Engineering Mathematics 2 UOW Malaysia KDU University College, English, Mathematics and Utropolis Glenmarie – Engineering Mathematics 3 1 Science subject – Fundamentals of Mechanics UEC Min. 3 Credits (3Bs) – Fundamentals of Physics inclusive of a Credit in Engineering plays a pivotal role – Fundamentals of Information Technology English, Mathematics and in our lives and it’s no surprise 1 Science subject – Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics engineers are in great demand all – Introduction to Communication Home Schooling Pass Year 11 and SAT score over the world! with SAT of 1050 over 1600 with – Critical Writing and Referencing minimum score of 550 for The UOW Malaysia KDU – Introduction to Robotics Mathematics and Physics* Foundation in Engineering is – Technical Drafting & CAD ideal for those looking to gain admission into engineering degree ENGLISH REQUIREMENT MPU programs, providing students Local Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / with opportunities to develop – Pengajian Malaysia 1 (Malaysian Student O-Levels English) fundamental knowledge and Students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students) International Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a skills set in physical sciences, min score of 30 (IBT) or – Cultural Studies Student technical knowledge in engineering 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or and language skills for tertiary – Study Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A* Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) (140); education. Students are introduced * Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students or PTE Academic (36); or to engineering-based subjects – without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia. MUET Band 2; or UOW such as mechanics, electronics, – without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to Malaysia KDU English and material science, enabling students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent Entrance Test (60) programs) them to decide their specialised If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, field of engineering to pursue upon additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia KDU completion. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate seamlessly into engineering degree programs offered at UOW Malaysia KDU.

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R2/010/3/0163(07/23) MQA/FA 2351 Cambridge A Level

Intakes: COURSE STRUCTURE ENTRY REQUIREMENT January, July and August Subject Options Academic Duration: Qualification Requirement 1½ and 2 Years (Full-Time) Science (3 or 4 subjects) – Mathematics SPM / O Levels Science Course Location: Minimum 5 Credits # UOW Malaysia KDU College, – Further Mathematics inclusive of English and Utropolis Glenmarie – Chemistry Mathematics * – Biology Arts – Physics Minimum 5 Credits Develop critical thinking inclusive of English skills and a deep Arts (2, 3 or 4 subjects) UEC Science understanding of subjects. 3 Credits inclusive of – Mathematics English and Mathematics Based on the prestigious University – Economics of Cambridge Assessment Arts – Accounting 3 Credits inclusive of International Examinations – Business English (CAIE) syllabus, the A Level – Sociology Other Year 11 Case by case, subject to program is the passport for – Law qualification evaluation by the School students as they begin to shape – Literature in English* * For students who pursuing a degree in Medicine, their future. Its international Dentistry or Pharmacy upon graduation, student # Further Mathematics: 10 minimum students in a must have B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, recognition paves the way for class Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics and another our students to gain entry into * Literature in English is available in July intake only subject. undergraduate degree programs For students who are taking the Further such as medicine, law, engineering Mathematics, students are recommended to have at and more. least a B for Additional Mathematics at the SPM Level. Since its commencement, our For students taking Chemistry, Biology and Physics, students have been winning Top subject pre requisites are a must. in the World, Top in the Country, High Achiever Awards from CAIE ENGLISH REQUIREMENT on yearly basis. They also received Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / numerous awards and recognitions Local Student O Levels examination) in international competitions. . International Band 5.0 in IELTS; or a The CAIE GCE A Level curriculum Student min score of 42 (IBT) or gives students the chance to build 410 (PBT) in TOEFL ; or strong fundamental knowledge score 47 and above for as they explore subjects in greater Pearson English Test depth, develop essential cognitive If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW and critical thinking skills, and Malaysia KDU learn the ability to apply their skills in real-world scenarios. At UOW Malaysia KDU, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the fast-changing modern world.

UOW MALAYSIA KDU Pre-University Studies

Study route Penang

Degree Programs

– UOW Malaysia KDU University College – UOW Global Network Universities – Local Private Universities UOW Australia Degree – Overseas Universities Programs

Direct entry into Year 1

UOW Malaysia KDU Foundation Programs* Cambridge A Level [ 1½ years ] [ 1 year ]

SPM / O Levels Or Equivalent

* Specific foundation programs that meet the entry requirement.

N/010/3/0492(12/22) MQA/FA 9024 Foundation in Arts

Intakes: COURSE STRUCTURE ENTRY REQUIREMENT January, May and September Semester 1 Academic Duration: Qualification Requirement 1 Year (Full-Time) – English Grammar and Usage – Study Skills SPM / 5 Credits Course Location: GCE O Level UOW Malaysia KDU Penang – Critical Thinking UEC 3 Credits University College, George Town – Mathematics 1 UOW Malaysia KDU Penang – Public Speaking Skills University College, Batu Kawan – Principles of Management ENGLISH REQUIREMENT Local Pass (English at SPM level Semester 2 Student or equivalent) This Foundation program equips students with the necessary – Advanced English Course International Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a – Statistics Student min score of 30 (IBT) or fundamental knowledge to 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or pursue their university studies. – Principles of Marketing Cambridge English CAE This flexible program ensures – Introduction to Business & CPE (from 2015) (140); students are grounded with a – Introduction to Mass Communication or PTE Academic (36); or strong grasp of core subjects, MUET Band 2; or UOW Malaysia KDU English as well as a variety of other Semester 3 Entrance Test (60) subjects to give them a broad- – Elective (1 subject) If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, based educational platform. It additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW – Introduction to Programming also helps them to explore new Malaysia KDU methods and ideas, as well as – Economics skills and concepts, to encourage – Writing and Research Skills independent and critical – Introduction to Computing and IT thinking. The Foundation in Arts is a one- Elective year programme that provides 2 – Law / Humanities- Introduction to Law elective areas: – IT / Computer science- Mathematics 2 – Law / Humanities – IT / Computer Science

Notes: students with this program receives an additional offer letter from UOW Australia which allows them to complete their degree studies in Malaysia or Australia. UOW MALAYSIA KDU COURSE GUIDE 2021 | PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDIES

N/010/3/0419(12/21) MQA/FA 8033 Foundation in Science

Intakes: COURSE STRUCTURE ENTRY REQUIREMENT January, May and September Semester 1 Academic Duration: Qualification Requirement 1 Year (Full-Time) – English Grammar and Usage – Study Skills SPM / 5 Credits Course Location: GCE O Level UOW Malaysia KDU Penang – Critical Thinking UEC 3 Credits University College, George Town – Mathematics 1 UOW Malaysia KDU Penang – Biology 1 University College, Batu Kawan ENGLISH REQUIREMENT Semester 2 Local Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / O Student Levels examination)* Chase for your dreams! – Advanced English Course – Computer Application International Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a This Foundation program equips – Chemistry 1 Student min score of 30 (IBT) or 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or students with the necessary – Physics 1 fundamental knowledge to pursue Cambridge English CAE – Mathematics 2 & CPE (from 2015) (140); their university studies. This or PTE Academic (36); or flexible program ensures students MUET Band 2; or UOW are grounded with a strong grasp Semester 3 Malaysia KDU English of core subjects, as well as a variety – Electives (2 subjects) Entrance Test (60) of other subjects to give them a – Introduction to Programming If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW broad-based educational platform. – Writing and Research Skills Malaysia KDU It also helps them to explore new – Statistics methods and ideas, as well as skills and concepts, to encourage Elective: Pure Sciences independent and critical thinking. – Chemistry 2 The Foundation in Science is a – Biology 2 one-year programme that provides students with 2 elective areas: Elective: Physical Sciences – Pure Science – Mathematics 3 – Engineering or IT or Computer – Physics 2 Science

Notes: students with this program receives an additional offer letter from UOW Australia which allows them to complete their degree studies in Malaysia or Australia. UOW MALAYSIA KDU