To be eligible to apply into the IMU programme, students must have an acceptable pre-University qualification or a good science degree. In addition to academic ability, the IMU looks for excellence in co-curricular activities and good communication skills.
Minimum Grades for Eligibility to Apply
Please note that the grades required for admission into the respective programmes may be higher due to competitiveness of the admission exercises. Please note that achieving the minimum entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement. The IMU reserves the right to change these admission requirements from time to time.
Programmes
General Information
Medicine
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | BBB or ABC in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
| STPM | BBB or ABC in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
| Australian Matriculation | 80% aggregate or ATAR 80 including ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
| NCEA Level 3 | Average of 80% in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 80% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 80% in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 in 5 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 80% aggregate or ATAR 80 including ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% in all subjects (with an average of 70% in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 3.00 in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-level |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL)and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL) and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | Not applicable |
| IMU Foundation in Science | Overall cGPA 3.00 (with a cGPA of 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-level |
| Other Foundation in Science # | Overall cGPA 3.00 (with a cGPA of 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-level |
| Degree | BSc: cGPA 3.30 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Health Sciences – cGPA 3.50 and provided duration is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years in the same accredited institution and attained 2Bs each in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and 3Cs in English, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-level |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Overall band score of 4 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 6.5. Those who opt for the overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0 |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 200* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 58* (for International students only) |
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
Dentistry
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | BBB or ABC in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| STPM | BBB or ABC in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Australian Matriculation | 80% aggregate or ATAR 80 in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| NCEA Level 3 | Average of 80% in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 80% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 80% in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 in 5 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 80% aggregate or ATAR 80 in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% in all subjects (with an average of 70% in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation # | cGPA 3.00 in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-level |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL); and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | Not applicable |
| IMU Foundation in Science | Overall cGPA 3.00 (with a cGPA of 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-level |
| Other Foundation in Science # | Overall cGPA 3.00 (with a cGPA of 3.00 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-level |
| Degree | BSc: cGPA 3.30 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Health Sciences – cGPA 3.50 and provided duration is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years in the same accredited institution and attained 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM level/O-level |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Overall band score of 4 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands) Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands) |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 200* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 58* (for International students only) |
Pharmacy
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry) |
| STPM | cGPA 3.00 with BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry) |
| Australian Matriculation | 70% aggregate or TER/UAI/ ENTER/ATAR 80 including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 70% or equivalent to B in Chemistry) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 70% aggregate including Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics (minimum 70% or equivalent to B in Chemistry) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)75% aggregate in 6 subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 70% or equivalent to B in Chemistry);
or Ontario Secondary School Diploma 75% aggregate in 6 subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 73% or equivalent to B in Chemistry) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 or 70% in:~Biology; and
~Chemistry; and ~Physics; and ~Mathematics; and ~Additional Mathematics or another subject |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER/UAI/ ENTER/ATAR 80 including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 70% or equivalent to B in Chemistry) |
| Indian Pre-University | Overall 80% aggregate and score not less than 75% in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent to B in Chemistry) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 3.00 & minimum B in Chemistryand
attained 5Bs in ~Biology ; and ~Chemistry ; and ~Physics ; and ~Mathematics / Additional Mathematics ; and ~Another subject at SPM level or equivalent |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 30 points (excluding bonus points) with minimum 6 points in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL)and
another subject at Standard Level (SL) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | Not applicable |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 3.00 & minimum B in Chemistryand attained 5Bs in
~Biology ; and ~Chemistry ; and ~Physics ; and ~Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; and ~Another subject at SPM level or equivalent Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 3.50 & minimum B in Chemistryand attained 5Bs in
~Biology ; and ~Chemistry ; and ~Physics ; and ~Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; and ~Another subject at SPM level or equivalent Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
| Degree | BSc: cGPA 2.75 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology or Physics) – cGPA 3.75 including B in Chemistry; orDiploma in Pharmacy – cGPA 3.50
and attained 5Bs in ~Biology ; and ~Chemistry ; and ~Physics ; and ~Mathematics / Additional Mathematics; and ~Another subject at SPM level or equivalent |
- # The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
- **Malaysians must attained minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 6.0 (Not less than 5.5 for individual bands)Students transferring to University of Otago are required to have an overall band of 6.0 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands)Students transferring to University of Tasmania are required to have an overall band score of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands) |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 50* (for International students only) |
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
Biomedical Science
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CDD (Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| STPM | Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% (In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | 70% aggregate (not less than 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points (Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.50 (In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| IMU Foundation in Science | Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.50 or 55% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
| Other Foundation in Science # | Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.50 or 55% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) (Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering) |
| Degree | BSc in related field : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology cGPA 2.75 (including 2 science subjects) |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3.0 (for Malaysian Students Only) |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5 Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band of 7.0 |
Chinese Medicine
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | EE
(Science Stream) |
| STPM | cGPA 2.50 (Science Stream) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60%
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 60% in 6 subjects
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B6 in 5 subjects
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects) |
| Indian Pre-University | 60%
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 2.00
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 24 points
(including 2 Science subjects) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | Not applicable |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 2.00 or 50% |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.00 or 50% |
| Degree | BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology; Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine – cGPA 2.50Diploma in Traditional and Complimentary Medicine with 2 years working experience in the related field – cGPA 2.00 |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5 (Malaysian and International students) Students who are transferring to RMIT University are required to have an overall band score of 6.5 (not less than 6.0 for individual band) |
| China’s Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) | Students who are transferring to China universities are required to have HSK 4 prior to transfer and HSK 5 prior to graduation** |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 160* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 42* (for International students only) |
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia
** UEC students with a pass in Chinese Language are exempted from HSK.
Chiropractic
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CCD (Science Stream) |
| STPM | cGPA 2.75 (Science Stream) |
| Australian Matriculation | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 70% aggregate (including 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate (including 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B6 in 5 subjects (including 1 Science subject / Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.75 (including 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | 70% aggregate (including 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 2.75 (Ministry of Education Matriculation, Asasi Sains) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points (including 1 Science subject / Mathematics at (HL) Higher Level) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.75 (2 subjects must be AP courses including 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 2.75 or 55% or CCC |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.75 or 55% or CCC (Foundation in Science / Foundation in Engineering / Foundation in Biosciences) |
| Degree | Bachelor Degree : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology, Diploma in a related Sciences field, Diploma in Traditional and Complementary Medicine – cGPA 2.75 |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
Dietetics With Nutrition
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CDD
(Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| STPM | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including Biology and Chemistry) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% aggregate
(in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate in 6 subjects
(with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects
(Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75
(with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | 70% aggregate
(not less than 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points
(Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.50
(In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| IMU Foundation in Science | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
| Other Foundation in Science # | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) (Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering) |
| Degree | BSc in related field : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science (including 2 science subjects) ; Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.75
Diploma in related field with a cGPA less than 2.75 and minimum 3 years of working experience in the same field. |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
- Password Test not available
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0. |
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
Medical Biotechnology
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CCD (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| STPM | CC (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% (including 2 Science subjects/ Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 2.50 (including 2 Science subjects/ Mathematics) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points (including 2 Science subjects/ Mathematics) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.70 (2 Science subjects must be AP courses) |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) (Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering / Foundation in Science) |
| Degree | BSc in related field : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science (UiTM), Diploma in Microbiology (UiTM) – cGPA 2.50 Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.00 |
- # The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
- All qualifications should include a pass in SPM or equivalent level.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5* Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0. |
| TOEFL | Overall score of 183 (CBT)/ 65 (iBT) |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 160* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 42* (for International students only) |
* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
Nursing
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A – Levels | CCC
and 1. Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits 2. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: 3. Credit in 2 other subjects 4. Pass English |
| STPM | cGPA 2.50
and 1. Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits 2. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: 3. Credit in 2 other subjects 4. Pass English |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects
and 1. Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits 2. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: 3. Credit in 2 other subjects 4. Pass English |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation | cGPA 2.50
and 1. Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits 2. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: 3. Credit in 2 other subjects 4. Pass English |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits – Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: ~General Science; or Biology; or Chemistry and Pass in Biology; or Physics and Pass in Biology – Credit in 2 other subjects – Pass English |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.50 and Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits – Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: ~General Science; or Biology; or Chemistry and Pass in Biology; or Physics and Pass in Biology – Credit in 2 other subjects – Pass English |
| Diploma | cGPA 2.50 (Credit transfer is not allowed)
and 1. Pass SPM / equivalent with 5 credits 2. Credit in Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics (Elementary / Additional / Modern) Either 1 of the credits below: 3. Credit in 2 other subjects 4. Pass English |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
| English Test | Malaysian Student | International Student |
| MUET | Band score of 3 | - |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5 | Overall band score of 5.5 |
| TOEFL | Overall score of 215(CBT)/ 80 (iBT) | Overall score of 215 (CBT) / 80 (iBT) |
Nursing Science
| EXAMINATIONS | REQUIREMENTS> |
| Local | Diploma in Nursing Registered with Nursing Board Malaysia (NBM) Possess a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Minimum three (3) years clinical working experience |
| International | Diploma in Nursing Registered with the Nursing Council of the country of origin Possess a current Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) from the Nursing Board Malaysia (NBM) before clinical placement Minimum three (3) years clinical working experience Possess valid IELTS with minimum band score of 5.5 / TOEFL with minimum score of 215 / 80 Able to converse in Bahasa Melayu |
Nutrition
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CDD
(Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| STPM | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75
(In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% aggregate
(in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate in 6 subjects
(with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects
(Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75
(with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | 70% aggregate
(not less than 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points
(Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.50
(In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics) |
| IMU Foundation in Science | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) |
| Other Foundation in Science # | Overall cGPA 2.50
(cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics) (Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering) |
| Degree | BSc in related field : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science (including 2 science subjects) ; Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.75
Diploma in related field with a cGPA less than 2.75 and minimum 3 years of working experience in the same field. |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
- Password Test not available
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0. |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CCD (including 1 science subject / Mathematics and minimum C in Chemistry) |
| STPM | CC (including Chemistry and 1 Science / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate (not less than 60% in Chemistry) or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% (not less than 60% in Chemistry) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (not less than 70% in Chemistry) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects (including Science / Mathematics and minimum B4 in Chemistry) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects (not less than 60% in Chemistry) or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% (not less than 60% in Chemistry) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | ABB/ cGPA 2.50 (2 subjects including Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points (Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics at the Higher level (HL) with score not less than 3 in Chemistry) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.70 Including Chemistry or Mathematics must be AP courses |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including Chemistry) |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including Chemistry) (Foundation in Biosciences, Foundation in Engineering, Foundation in Science) |
| Degree | BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science / Diploma in Microbiology – cGPA 2.00 with minimum cGPA 2.50 in 2 subjects including Chemistry and 1 science subject / MathematicsDiploma in related field – cGPA 2.00 |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5*Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0. |
| TOEFL | Overall score of 183 (CBT)/ 65 (iBT) |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 160* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 42* (for International students only) |
Psychology
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | EE |
| STPM | CC |
| Australian Matriculation | 60% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 70 |
| NCEA Level 3 | 50% aggregate |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 50% aggregate in 6 subjects |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 50% aggregate in 4 best subjects or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 70 |
| Indian Pre-University | 60% aggregate |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 2.00 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 24 points |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.70
(2 Science subjects must be AP courses) |
| IMU Foundation in Science | cGPA 2.00 or 50% |
| Other Foundation in Science # | cGPA 2.00 or 50%
(Foundation in Arts / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering / Foundation in Science) |
| Degree | BSc in related field : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.00
Diploma in Psychology – cGPA 2.00 |
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
Minimum Credit in Mathematics and Science and a Pass in English at SPM level. Students may be exempted from the above requirement if they achieved the same results at the Pre-University level (Not applicable to students from Diploma in Psychology).
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3 / 4 (Graduation) |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5 / 6.0 (Graduation) |
| TOEFL | Overall score of 183 (CBT) / 65 (iBT) |
| Credit Transfer | IELTS Overall band score of 7.0 |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 160 (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180 (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 42 (for International students only) |
For admissions into the IMU Foundation in Science programme
Student will need to have:
Pass SPM/O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects.
Note: Specific SPM /O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.
Entry into Degree Programmes with a Foundation in Science
Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes. Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes and programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility. ** (Please refer to IMU Foundation in Science brochure for more details)
MUET / IELTS / TOEFL
The University requires all students to submit a valid MUET / IELTS / TOEFL in accordance to the requirements at the point of admission.
Students from programmes other than Biomedical Science, Nutrition and Dietetics with Nutrition can sit for Password English Test prior to obtaining MUET / IELTS / TOEFL. More details here.
Password English Test (except for Biomedical Science, Nutrition, Dietetics with Nutrition and Nursing)
Students without IELTS / MUET at the point of admission can opt to sit for the Password English Test which is available only at IMU and must obtain the equivalent score required for IELTS / MUET. Students who have successfully enroled using the Password English Test are still required to sit for the IELTS / MUET exam (where applicable) within the first 6 months of their studies at IMU.
This is ONLY applicable to Malaysians who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
Please contact Admissions Department for further information or to register for the test.
English for Graduation
All applicants shall have attained a level of competency in English (if applicable) before Graduation.
Compulsory Subjects
The General Studies & Malaysian National Subjects known as the Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) consist of units which every student enrolled in a private higher education institutions are required to undertake effective October 2013 intake onwards. All Malaysian and international students are required to attend and pass these units as a pre-requisite to the award of a degree.
Acceptance of International Qualification
Please contact Admissions Department for further information.
