Gain a strong academic foundation with our 1-year programme
Begin your pathway to a world-class UK degree with Nottingham’s Foundation Programme (NFP). Designed for high school leavers, this flexible one-year course helps you build a strong academic foundation and prepares you for the transition to university life.
The course offers a variety of optional modules like Biology, Programming, Business, and Social Science to name a few. This allows you to curate your subjects based on your future degree or try out different options to discover the pathway that suits you best. Along the way, you’ll experience our vibrant residential campus, passionate academics, and a diverse community that helps you grow with confidence.
Why Choose Nottingham's Foundation Programme?
Flexible Module Options
Choose modules that match your future degree goals, plus explore free electives based on your interests.
Scholarships Available
Eligible students can enjoy the Foundation High-Achiever's Scholarship to enjoy up to 25% off* based on their results.
*Terms and conditions apply
Smooth Progression to the UK
Complete your Foundation Programme at UNM and progress seamlessly to the UK campus for your undergraduate studies*.
*Terms and conditions apply
Module Options
Students will take 4 compulsory core modules and have the flexibility to choose between 6-7 optional modules tailored to your future undergraduate pathway or current subject interests. To complete this programme, students will need to take a total of 10-11 modules, which is equivalent to 150 credits.
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Entry Requirements
These are the general entry requirements for our foundation programme. For other international entry requirements, please contact our programme counsellors for the full list.
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| SPM/ GCSE/ IGCSE | Minimum 5 Cs required (excluding Moral Studies and Religious Studies). Consideration will be given to relevant subjects. |
| IB Middle Years Programme | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, excluding the Personal Project. Consideration will be given to relevant subjects. |
| A Level | DDD, excluding critical thinking and general studies. |
| STPM | C+C+C+, excluding Pengajian Am. |
| UEC | 5 B6s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language. |
Pre-Requisite and Progression Rule for Certain UNM Degree Pathways
Business and Economics
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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Business: Minimum of 5Cs with at least a B in Mathematics. *Students with a C in Mathematics must take and pass Fundamental Mathematics to progress. |
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Successful completion of the foundation programme.
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Economics: Minimum of 5Cs with at least an A- in Mathematics. *Students with a C in Mathematics must take Fundamental Mathematics* and achieve at least 45% for the module to progress. |
Education/Humanities/International Relations
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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5Cs |
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Successful completion of the foundation programme.
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Applied Psychology
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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Minimum of 5Cs including Mathematics |
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Successful completion of the foundation programme.
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Biomedical Science
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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Minimum of 5Cs, including Mathematics and 2 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) |
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An overall average of at least 50%
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Nutrition, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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Minimum of 5Cs, including Mathematics and 2 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) |
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An overall average of 45% with at least 45% in the 2 science modules taken. |
*You must take 2 science modules that are in the same area, e.g., Biology 1 & 2 or Chemistry 1 & 2 or Physics 1 & 2.
Pharmacy
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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5Bs, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics |
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An overall average of at least 70% with at least 70% in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
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Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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Minimum of 5Cs, including Mathematics and 2 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) |
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An overall average of at least 50% and at least 50% in Biology and Chemistry modules
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Psychology
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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Minimum of 5Cs, including Mathematics and 1 science subject |
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An overall average of at least 50%
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Computer Science
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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5Cs, including Mathematics and Additional Mathematics |
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An overall average of 50%, with at least 50% in all Mathematics modules
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Mathematical Science
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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5Cs, including Mathematics and Additional Mathematics or 1 Science, Technology, or Engineering subject *Students without Additional Mathematics must have at least a B in Mathematics. |
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At least 50% in Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics
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Chemical and Environmental Engineering
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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5Cs, including Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, and Physics |
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At least 45% in all Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry modules
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Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering / Mechatronic Engineering / Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
| Pre-requisite | Semester 1 modules | Semester 2 modules | Undergraduate progression rule |
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5Cs, including Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, and Physics |
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At least 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules
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Fees
| Malaysian students | International Students | |
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| Fees | RM35,000 | RM38,000* |
*For International Students, a 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) will apply to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025. For more details, read our Finance FAQ.
In-Sessional English
Students who do not meet the English entry requirement may still enter our Foundation course by completing the In-Sessional English programme, which enhances language proficiency throughout the semester.
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