{"id":805,"date":"2023-03-02T07:38:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T07:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/foundation-studies\/foundation-studies-arts-stream-3\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T06:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:47:53","slug":"foundation-engineering-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/foundation\/foundation-engineering-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation in Engineering &amp; Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column805_f225ea-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column805_f225ea-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column805_f225ea-53\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column805_ab047a-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column805_ab047a-eb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin Malaysia\u2019s foundation courses provide an intensive, focused approach to ensure your smooth entry into university. Upon successful completion, you will meet the necessary requirements for entry into your chosen undergraduate degree, setting a solid foundation for your academic journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our structured foundation program offers two pathways of study\u2014Engineering and Science. It equips you with essential skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and programming, helping you master the fundamental principles that form the backbone of your chosen field. You will also go beyond subject knowledge, developing invaluable skills in academic diligence, critical analysis, and adaptability. These transferable abilities will help you thrive in both university and your future career in the ever-evolving world of STEM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program prepares you for undergraduate studies in Engineering, Science (Computing, Technology, Applied Geology), and Health, Safety, and Environment. With these pathways, you will gain the foundational expertise needed to excel in your discipline while discovering your passion before committing to a specific path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study method<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study mode<\/strong><\/td><td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td>March, July and October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why foundation studies?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides you with a solid foundation to adapt to university studies and the undergraduate courses of your choice&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers academic support through additional workshops, tutorials, and mentorship with lecturers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants access to advanced technological facilities, including a modern library, well-equipped laboratories, distributed learning spaces with the latest teaching technologies, and online learning resources&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures a low student-lecturer ratio in classrooms for more personalised attention&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to learn from highly qualified and experienced academic staff&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features modern, diversified teaching methods, including workshops, an introduction to research methods, hands-on laboratory projects, group projects, and oral and multimedia presentations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pathways to further study at Curtin\u2019s Perth Campus<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column805_0a680a-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column805_0a680a-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column805_0a680a-00\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who obtain satisfactory results are eligible for admission to a range of undergraduate courses offered at Curtin Perth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"entry-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"entry-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Qualification and Minimum entry requirements<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>SPM<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong>Engineering stream<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a05 Credits including English, Mathematics and Physics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Science Stream<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a05 Credits including English and Mathematics and One Science\u00a0Subject (Physics or Chemistry or Biology or General Science)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Note: The \u201cTechnology\u201d subject in the SPM may also be used to satisfy One Science Subject requirement if the student is pursuing enrolment in an IT-related course.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Progression to Undergraduate program\u2019s requirement:<\/p>\n<p>B. Tech. (Computer Systems &amp; Networking) : 5 Credits including English and Mathematics and pass in one of the Science subjects.<\/p>\n<p>B. Sc. 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