Course Details

Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology (FIST)

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Description

The Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology (FIST) charts a learning strategy to prepare students to move into tertiary fields of study in science, and in their areas of interest. The programme is designed to ensure that students are able to set personal achievement targets while identifying their individual talents.

FIST combines technical and life sciences with communication, ICT applications and enrichment subjects to formulate a curriculum designed to prepare students for the multi-disciplined studies of engineering, biological sciences, life sciences, information technology and related degrees.

Field of Study

General

Duration (Years)

1

Course Fees

RM 24,580 (USD 5,852)

MQA No.

FA4687

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

January, March, July, September

O-Level

Passed SPM, O-level or equivalent with minimum (5) credits including Mathematics and two Science subjects.
UEC

Passed SPM, O-level or equivalent with minimum (5) credits including Mathematics and two Science subjects.
SPM/STPM

Passed SPM, O-level or equivalent with minimum (5) credits including Mathematics and two Science subjects.

Overall Structure

Students are to complete minimum thirteen (13) subjects/units. They are required to take all core units and are advised to take at a minimum of 6 Academic Elective subjects. Enrichment subjects are compulsory.

CORE UNITS
Academic Writing Skills

English Language for Scientists

ICT Application Skills

Statistics for Scientists

ACADEMIC ELECTIVES

Technical Sciences:
Basic Computer Concepts

Introduction to Programming

Mathematics for Scientists (Compulsory)

Principles of Electrical Science

Principles of Mechanical Science

Technical Mathematics

Life Sciences:
Basic Chemistry

Introduction to Biology

Principles of Cell Biology

Principles of Chemistry

Safety Health and Environment

Food Science

Introduction to Psychology

ENRICHMENT SUBJECTS
Critical Thinking Skills

Science and Ethics

Scientific Revolutions

* New subjects coming soon

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