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Sunway Foundation Programme: Sunway Foundation In Science And Technology (FIST)

  • Non-Award

Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP) is a homegrown foundation programme leading to majors such as Psychology, Biomedicine, Medicine, and various Engineering fields. It offers diverse electives, excellent research facilities, and opportunities to refine practical skills in science and technology.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
1 - 1 years full-time
Course Code
KPT/JPT(R2/0011/3/0116)08/29
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Aug

About this course

OverviewThe preferred pathway into degrees at Sunway

Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP) is Sunway's homegrown foundation programme and the preferred pathway into Sunway University, offering diverse electives for students to explore their interests.

The Foundation in Science & Technology (FIST) programme offers the best pathway for students leading to majors such as Psychology, Biomedicine, Medicine, and various Engineering fields, including Chemical, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Mechatronics. Sunway Education Group offers highly qualified academics, excellent research facilities, and state-of-the-art laboratories. FIST students have plenty of opportunities to develop and refine their practical skills in the science and technology industry.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • SPM, O-Level or equivalent: From a Science stream background, pass with minimum five (5) credits including Mathematics.
  • UEC: From a Science stream background, pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs including Mathematics.

What you will learn

Overview

Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP) is Sunway's homegrown foundation programme and the preferred pathway into Sunway University, offering diverse electives for students to explore their interests.

The Foundation in Science & Technology (FIST) programme offers the best pathway for students leading to majors such as Psychology, Biomedicine, Medicine, and various Engineering fields, including Chemical, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Mechatronics. Sunway Education Group offers highly qualified academics, excellent research facilities, and state-of-the-art laboratories. FIST students have plenty of opportunities to develop and refine their practical skills in the science and technology industry.

Course structure

Choice of Subjects

Students are required to take 13 subjects.

Semester 1 (5 Units):
  • Core Units
    • Statistics for Scientists
    • ICT Application Skills
  • Enrichment Unit
    • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Academic Electives (Choose 2 Units)
    • Basic Computer Concept
    • Introduction to Biology (Lab)
    • Basic Chemistry (Lab)
    • Principles of Mechanical Science (Lab)
Semester 2 (4 Units):
  • Core Unit
    • English Language for Scientists
  • Enrichment Unit
    • Scientific Revolutions
  • Academic Electives (Choose 2 Units)
    • Mathematics for Scientists*
    • Principles of Chemistry (Lab)**
    • Introduction to Renewable Energy
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Principles of Cell Biology (Lab)**
Semester 3 (4 Units):
  • Core Unit
    • Academic Writing
  • Enrichment Unit
    • Science and Ethics
  • Academic Electives (Choose 2 Units)
    • Technical Mathematics
    • Mathematics for Scientists*
    • Principles of Electrical Science (Lab)**
    • Introduction to Food Science (Lab)
    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Principles of Human Biology (Lab)**

*This subject is highly recommended for all stream of studies.

**Note: Completion of prerequisites is needed before pursuing this subject. Please consult programme advisors.