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American Degree Transfer Program (Science/Engineering)

Sunway University

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  • Description

    For STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Aviation, Computer Science, some Social Sciences, Psychology or related majors.

    The ADTP has been developed specifically to allow students to complete the first part of their American degree at Sunway University. The program has been designed in consultation with American universities to ensure that students can transfer seamlessly to America to complete their studies. Patterned after the American undergraduate degree program, Sunway University’s ADTP provides students with a mixture of major-specific and general education courses, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the next phase of their studies in the U.S.. Alongside their academic studies, students are encouraged to take part in a range of extracurricular activities, including community service, leadership and sporting opportunities. As students move towards completion of their studies at Sunway, we will help them prepare their applications to the universities of their choice. For more information, please see the ADTP Profile and Course Catalog.

    Field of Study

    Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Applied Science)

    Duration (Years)

    12 - 24 months (full-time) in Sunway University and another 24 - 36 months (full-time) in the university they will complete their degree at, whether in the USA, Canada or other locations.

    Course Fees

    RM 39,000 (USD 9,286)

    MQA No.

    A8463

    Degree Type

    Internal Degree

  • Intake (Month)

    January, March, June and August

Entry Requirements

  • UEC

    Pass with minimum 5 Grade Bs (including English & Mathematics or any Science subject)

  • SPM/STPM/ High School Equivalent

    Pass with minimum 5 credit hours (including English & Mathematics or any Science subject)

  • English Requirements

    IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

    Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 4 with minimum 50%

Programme Structure

  • Overall Structure
    Core Subjects

    Core subjects are subjects that provide knowledge required for specific majors or fields of study. These subjects prepare the students for higher level courses in their chosen major. Students need to complete these subjects before taking their major subjects. Subjects in this area may range between 20 and 30 credit hours.

    General Education Subjects
    General Education subjects are referred to as General Education Requirments, and are compulsory for all students to broaden their exposure. These subjects will provide students with an overview of other disciplines and help them in their future career advancement. Subjects in this area may range between 25 and 35 credit hours.

    Proficiency Subjects
    Proficiency subjects will equip students with the necessary skills needed for university education, and some of them overlap with General Education required courses. Students may be exempted from these subjects if they can provide evidence that they obtained the acquired skills needed. Subjects in these area are:
    MATH 1024    Pre-calculus
    ENGL 1014    Fundamentals of College Writing (English Composition 1)

    MOHE Subjects
    MOHE subjects are required by the Ministry of Higher Education. The subjects will help students appreciate Malaysian culture. The cost of the subjects is already included in the resource fee. Students are encouraged to include these subjects for their transfer. Some U.S. universities accept subjects in this area to fulfill a general requirement or an elective requirement. Subjects in this area are:

    MU1**** (Malaysian)        Ethnic Relations and Islamic & Asian Civilizations

    MU1**** (International)    Malaysian Studies & Malay language for Communication 2

    MU4 2612            Community Service


    ADTP Majors

    Actuarial Science (please refer to ADTP Science/Engineering)

    Business

    Communication

    Liberal Arts

    Sample program structures for majors under ADTP


    Science/Engineering:

    Actuarial Science

    Computer Science

    Engineering

    Natural Sciences

    Psychology

Additional Information

  • Fees
    RM 39,000 (USD 9,286)

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