Are you a high-school leaver looking for a pre-university course? Take your first step into university life with Nottingham’s Foundation Programme (NFP). This 1-year foundation is a flexible, well-supported pre-u programme that leads to over 70 internationally recognised pathways.
Learn from passionate academics teaching core modules like English for Academic Purposes and Mathematics, so you can build a strong academic foundation. Plus, experience a vibrant campus life and grow into the best version of you in a supportive, diverse university environment.
Apply now with your SPM, GCSE, IGCSE or equivalent qualifications today!
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High achieving students can enjoy up to 25% off* their tuition fees based on their results.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Build your independence in a safe and vibrant university residential setting.
Our modules are taught by accomplished and passionate academics, with 85% having PhDs.
Complete your foundation in Malaysia and advance into undergraduate studies at our UK campus.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Ideal for students who want to pursue their undergrad in Health Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Science, Pharmacy and more!
Perfect for students who plan to pursue a degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering.
Ideal for students who want to pursue a degree in Business, Economics, Education, Humanities and International Relations.
Malaysian students | International Students | |
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Fees | RM35,000 | RM38,000 |
Level | Requirements |
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SPM/GCSE/IGCSE | A minimum of 5 Cs is required, excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies. Relevant subjects will be considered. |
Specific Requirements for Progression to Certain UG Programmes | |
Master of Pharmacy (Honours) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 5 Bs in relevant subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics. |
Engineering Programmes | Must include Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, and Physics. |
Mathematical Sciences and Computer Sciences Programmes | Must include Mathematics and Additional Mathematics. |
Science Programmes | Must include Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics). |
Nottingham 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ Business School Programmes | Must include Mathematics. Those with a Grade B or above may be exempted from Fundamental Mathematics, while those with a Grade C are required to take and pass Fundamental Mathematics to progress. |
Economics Programmes | A grade A- in Mathematics is required. Those with a grade B or C must achieve at least 45% in Fundamental Mathematics in the Nottingham Foundation Programme. |
?In addition to these, applicants must meet MQA prerequisites at SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent levels.
Level | Requirements | |
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Required to pass the In-sessional English module | ||
IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element) | 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in each element) |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking) | 72 (minimum 16 in Writing, 15 in Listening, 14 in Reading and 19 in Speaking) |
PTE (Academic) | 65 (with no less than 59 in each element) | 59 (with no less than 53 in each element) |
SPM | CEFR level B2 | CEFR Level B1 and SPM English Grade B |
GCSE O-Level | grade C / 4 | Not applicable |
IGCSE (first language) | grade C / 4 | Not applicable |
IGCSE (second language) | grade B / 6 | grade B / 5 |
IB MYP | 4 | Not applicable |
MUET | Band 4 | Not applicable |
UEC | grade B3 | Not applicable |
Students will take 150 credits, comprising 80 credits of core modules and 70 credits of electives tailored to their future undergraduate pathway.
*Required for students who do not meet SPM grade B for NUBS and grade A- for Economics. Optional for others.
This pathway is ideal for students aiming to study undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, or Computer Science.
School | Required Optional Modules | Recommended Optional Modules |
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Biomedical Sciences/Pharmacy | Biology 1 Biology 2 Chemistry 1 Chemistry 2 Chemistry 3 (for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Health Science courses only) |
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Biosciences | Biology 1 Biology 2 Either Chemistry (Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2) or Physics (Physics 1 and Physics 2) |
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Environmental and Geographical Sciences | Two Full Science Subjects: Biology (Biology 1 and 2), Chemistry (Chemistry 1 and 2), or Physics (Physics 1 and 2) | |
Psychology | Psychology | |
Computer Science | Advanced Mathematics | Information Technology Programming |
Mathematical Sciences | Advanced Mathematics |
This pathway supports progression to undergraduate degrees in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences.
School | Required Optional Modules |
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Chemical and Environmental | Advanced Mathematics Chemistry 1 and 2 or Physics 1 and 2 |
Civil | Advanced Mathematics Physics 1 Physics 2 |
Electrical and Electronic | Advanced Mathematics Physics 1 Physics 2 |
Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing | Advanced Mathematics Physics 1 Physics 2 |
Designed for students interested in Business, Economics, Humanities, Applied Psychology, Education, and International Relations.
School | Recommended Optional Modules |
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Business |
Fundamentals of Business |
Economics | |
Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing | |
Education | |
Humanities | |
Politics and International Relations |