Develop real-world skills

SIJIL Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), O-Level and Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) school-leavers looking to develop scientific knowledge and practical skills in engineering or science can take the first step by enrolling in the Foundation in Engineering and Science programme at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia).

The intensive and focused programme is designed to effectively prepare students for undergraduate studies in engineering, science and technology.

It is aimed at challenging students to become innovative learners with the integrative thinking and confidence required for an exceptional global education.

Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, the oneyear programme offers two streams – engineering and science. In addition to several units that are common to all foundation programmes, students study Engineering Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Programming in C++.

Students who obtain satisfactory results can progress to a range of undergraduate courses at Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Engineering and Science, Faculty of Business and Faculty of Humanities.

Undergraduate courses are identical at all Curtin campuses, qualifying students for admission to Curtin University’s main campus in Perth or one of its international campuses in Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius.

At Curtin Malaysia, those who complete their foundation studies in the engineering stream can pursue the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in chemical, civil and construction, electrical and electronic, environmental, mechanical or petroleum engineering, Bachelor of Technology in computer systems and networking, Bachelor of Applied Science in construction management, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in applied geology or Bachelor of Science in computing.

Meanwhile, students who pass the science stream can pursue the Bachelor of Technology in computer systems and networking, Bachelor of Applied Science in construction management, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in applied geology or Bachelor of Science in computing.

Students who complete foundation studies in either stream can enrol in the Bachelor of Arts in mass communication, Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce with a range of single and double majors in accounting, finance, banking, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, human resources management, public relations, and tourism and hospitality.

As of this year, Curtin Malaysia’s foundation programmes are offered on a trimester basis and the November intake is in progress.

School-leavers with outstanding results in the SPM, STPM, O-Level, A-Levels and UEC examinations are encouraged to take advantage of Curtin Malaysia’s Foundation Scholarships and Merit Scholarships.

Full details can be found at scholarships.curtin.edu.my

For more information, e-mail enquiries@curtin.edu.my or visit www.curtin.edu.my