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Foundation in Arts

(N/0011/3/0128) (03/29) (MQA/SWA17403)

Commencement

Apr, Jul & Sep

Degree/Duration

1 year (3 semesters)

A New Chapter in Healthcare Education

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Embrace a new approach to healthcare education and unlock your potential in arts and business. This 1-year programme offers a unique blend of creativity and practicality, preparing you for the challenges and rewards that lie ahead.

Under the guidance of IMU’s experienced faculty, you’ll delve into the diverse fields of medical, health sciences, and healthcare management. Through hands-on immersive activities, you’ll explore various undergraduate pathways and discover the perfect fit for your passion and interests.

Why Study Foundation in Arts at IMU?

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High-Quality Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards

The Foundation in Arts Programme provides a comprehensive, globally aligned curriculum using outcome-based teaching and diverse assessments to foster active learning, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding, preparing students for careers in the arts or academic practice.

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Interaction with Academician and Industrial Experts

IMU’s Foundation in Arts students benefit from academic and industry expert interactions through lectures, workshops, and projects, bridging theory and practice to prepare them for successful careers.

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Direct Pathway into Undergraduate Studies at IMU

IMU’s Foundation in Arts programme offers a fast track to undergraduate studies, providing a strong academic base and conditional offers for a seamless transition into fields like Business, Digital Health, Psychology, Communication and Nursing.

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Personalised Education

IMU’s Foundation in Arts Programme offers personalised education through dedicated mentorship and flexible electives, empowering students to explore their interests, maximise their potential, and achieve academic and professional success.

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Early Integration into University Life

IMU’s Foundation in Arts Programme promotes early integration into university life through initiatives like orientation, mentorship, and extracurricular activities, fostering a supportive environment and building essential skills for academic and personal success.

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Specialised Modules

IMU’s Foundation in Arts Programme offers specialised modules across various disciplines, providing in-depth knowledge, skills, and expert guidance to help students excel in their academic and professional pursuits.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Pass SPM/O-Level with 5Cs.

Pass UEC with 3Bs.

English Requirements

• Minimum Grade C in SPM/O-Level English or

• IELTS: Overall Band Score of 5.0 or

• MUET : 3.5 or

• Linguaskill Online: Minimum score of 154 or

• Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 47 or

• TOEFL Essentials: Minimum score of 7.5 or

• TOEFL IBT: 40 or

• Cambridge B1 Preliminary/ B2 First/ C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency of 154 or

• Occupational English Test (OET): Minimum score of 200 or

• ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level: Minimum 107 

Note: 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 our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Semester

01

  • Introduction to Business
  • Basic Mathematics
  • English for Academic Purposes*
  • Digital Skills*
  • Introduction to Psychology

Semester

02

  • Basic Statistics
  • Professional Development & Ethics
  • Introduction to Communication
  • Introduction to Management

Electives
Science, Technology & Sustainability
Fundamentals of Finance
General Science

Semester

03

  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Contemporary Thinking and Reasoning*
  • Communication and Media
  • Applied Social Responsibilities*

Electives
Applied Stats for Data Science Using Python*
Fundamentals of Economics
Psychology in Healthcare*

  • * Same subjects as Foundation in Science programme

Fee Structure

 

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee 150 500
Registration Fee 400 1,200
International Student Admin Fee 2,500
Refundable Caution Deposit 1,000 1,000
Student Association Fees (per semester) 60 60
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
  • The fees quoted for partner universities are current estimates only
  • Student must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
  • All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
  • Administration fee is payable together with registration fee.
  Tuition Fees
Foundation in Arts 3 semesters, 1 year
Total Duration: 1 year RM10,800 per semester
Total Fees RM32,400 
  • * Tuition fee is payable by semester
  • Administration fee is payable together with registration fee
  • All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).
  • All listed fees are exclusive of the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will be applied to all international students where applicable.

Undergraduate Pathway

Target IMU Degree     Foundation in Arts Grade Required     SPM / O-Levels Grade Required       UEC Grade Required
Psychology       cGPA 2.00       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics) and 3 other subjects. (With a pass in English)       Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics, Science (General Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics) and English
Digital Health       cGPA 2.50       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics and 4 other subjects.       Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics and 2 other subjects.
Nursing       cGPA 2.50       Pass with 5Cs in 5 subjects. Malaysian students are required to have credit in SPM BM / IGCSE/ O-Level First Language Malay.       Pass with 3Bs. Malaysian students are required to have a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu / IGCSE/O-Level First Language Malay.
Business Administration with Healthcare Management, Business Administration       cGPA 2.00       Pass with 5Cs in 5 subjects. (With a pass in English and Mathematics)       Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics, English and another subject.
Cosmetic Science       cGPA 2.00       Pass with 5Cs in Mathematics, Chemistry and 3 other subjects
(Chemistry can be substitute with Grade B in General Science)
      Pass with 3Bs in Mathematics, Chemistry and another subject.
(Chemistry can be substitute with Grade B4 in General Science).

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Our academic members are highly qualified and experienced in different disciplines. The academic community of IMU pursues and achieves excellence in a wide range of research activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:  
  • Verified copies of your academic qualifications
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
  These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made. We wish you all the best with your application and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!
1 year (3 semesters)
Semester contents are available in the programme brochure.
The current IMU FIA team consists of carefully selected, well-qualified and experienced staff with specific skill sets that make them ideal pre-university level academicians. The team has a clear understanding of subsequent undergraduate degree progammes requirements and is assisted in this regard by degree-level academics who also advise the students on their available undergraduate pathways while in the foundation. Our students are well mentored for the exciting career pathways that the FIA programme provides.
When you enrol for IMU FiA, you will also receive a conditional letter of offer to join certain IMU local undergraduate programmes upon completion of the FiA. The programmes that you will be offered will depend on your entry-level qualification grades (SPM/O-Level) into FiA. This conditional offer will give you preferred entry into an undergraduate programme subject to you meeting ALL other entry requirements of the undergraduate programme. Application fees for the undergraduate programmes will be waived. NOTE: Meeting all pre-requisite requirements does not guarantee admission to any IMU degree.

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