{"content":"Foundation in Science\n---------------------\n\nLeading to PIDC's Dental Degree Programme\n\n###### (N/0011/3/0008)(MQA/FA 15858)(08/27)\n\nProgramme Overview\n------------------\n\n**Foundation in Science** is a one-year programme that is specially designed for students who have successfully completed their Malaysian SPM, Mathayom Suksa 5, GCE O-level or equivalent. This one-year academic programme is a fast-track A-level equivalent, structured within three semesters of studies.\n\nIt is a well-balanced curriculum designed in consultation with university partners, to ensure the successful integration of knowledge and skills, enabling a seamless transition into an undergraduate study of choice. It is designed to be both challenging and intensive, providing students with the knowledge and skills highly desirable by universities all over the world.\n\nThe curriculum concentrates on core modules of pure science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) and integrates this with modules from humanities and general education (Essentials of Modern Age Digital Skills, Qualitative & Creative Thinking, Mental Health 1, Ethos of Life for Self and Society, Communicative English). This is complemented by a range of other activities such as case studies, problem solving and project work.\n\nStudents will have plenty of contact with faculty staff, up to 20 hours of contact time per week and up to 3 hours per week of Student Success time. The remaining time is for independent learning, researching and preparing for assessments, lectures and seminars. Assessments will take a variety of different forms allowing students to demonstrate a range of skills.\n\nGraduates of the Foundation in Science are accepted into a wide range of programmes such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Physiotherapy, Medical Imaging, Computer Science, Engineering, Accountancy and Business.\n\n###### Program Structure\n\n![](https://www.pidc.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Programme-Structure.jpg)\n\n###### Entry Requirement\n\nPass SPM/O-Level with a minimum of 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and  \nMathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject; with credit in Bahasa Melayu and  \nEnglish or its equivalent;  \nor  \nPass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in 3 subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or  \nMathematics or Advanced Mathematics;  \nor  \nAny other equivalent qualification acceptable by MQA/MOHE or relevant professional bodies  \nPass SPM/O-Level with a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and 2 other science  \nsubjects with a pass in Bahasa Melayu and English  \nor its equivalent; or  \nPass UEC with a minimum Grade of B in Mathematics and 2 other science subjects with a pass  \nin Bahasa Melayu and English or its equivalent;  \nor  \nAny other equivalent qualification acceptable by MQA/MOHE or relevant professional bodies.  \nTo further studies in Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy, student must have:\n\nPass SPM/O-Level with a minimum of 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject; with credit in Bahasa Melayu and English or its equivalent;  \nor  \nPass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in 3 subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics;  \nor  \nAny other equivalent qualification acceptable by MQA/MOHE or relevant professional bodies.\n\n###### Pathway Opportunities\n\nUpon completion, you may further into undergraduate degree courses listed below:-\n\n*   Biomedical Sciences\n*   MBBS\n*   Dentistry\n*   Medical Imaging\n*   Physiotherapy\n*   Pharmacy\n*   Nursing\n*   Hospital Management\n*   Health Care Practice\n*   Environmental Health and Safety\n*   Business, Finance and Accounting\n*   Engineering\n*   Information Technology  \n    or any related undergraduate degree courses.\n\n![](https://www.pidc.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/edupath-fis.jpg)","original_url":"https://www.pidc.edu.my/fis/","path":"/fis","title":"Foundation in Science (FIS) - Penang International Dental College (PIDC)","page_type":"page","word_count":534,"key_claims":["MQA accreditation: (N/0011/3/0008)(MQA/FA 15858)(08/27)","One-year program, three semesters","Fast-track A-level equivalent","Covers Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics","20 hours contact time per week"],"content_summary":"Foundation in Science (FIS) is a one-year fast-track A-level equivalent program at PIDC covering core sciences with 20 hours weekly contact time.","topics":["foundation science","pre-university","STEM education","A-level equivalent"],"author":null,"published_date":null,"price":null,"currency":"MYR","parent_profile":{"id":"7337497d-a298-469e-808b-dedde1f8ecb5","slug":"pidc-edu-my","name":"Home - Penang International Dental College (PIDC)","url":"https://pidc.edu.my/"}}