PATHWAYS
Pathways
University admission or college admission is the process through which students enter tertiary education at universities and colleges. Systems vary widely from country to country, and sometimes from institution to institution.
FOUNDATION
A foundation course is a program that will prepare you for an undergraduate degree at university. Studying a foundation course will help you attain the correct level of qualifications and skills to pursue a degree at university
It provides a broad introduction to subjects of your choice and helps you gain valuable academic, study and English language skills. A foundation year differs from a foundation degree. A foundation degree is a qualification equivalent to two years of a three-year undergraduate degree, while a foundation year gives you the academic and English skills to progress on to an undergraduate degree.
-Timeline: 1 year (3 Semesters)
-Intake: Differ for different university
-Qualification: Differ for different university and course
-University that provides a foundation program: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
FORM 6 (STPM)
The Malaysian Higher School Certificate, commonly abbreviated as STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia), is a pre-university examination in Malaysia.
STPM is run by the Malaysian Examination Council, which introduced a new modular STPM system: your results will be monitored and endorsed by a representative from the Cambridge Assessment from the UK to uphold the standard and quality of this programme. STPM has always been the option for those who want to pursue competitive degrees in public universities, and for those who will like to keep their options open.
-Timeline: 18 months (3 semesters)
-Intake: May every year (only one intake available)
-Requirement: Passes SPM with credits for Bahasa Melayu Subjects
DIPLOMA
A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as college or university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study.
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A diploma is a higher qualification compared to a foundation and is viewed as equivalent to a first year degree at university. And if you intend to enter the workforce quickly, a higher qualification is generally preferred.
A diploma is a higher qualification is because a diploma has a longer duration, where it will take you between 2 to 3 years to complete. In comparison, a foundation is only 1 year long and allows you to smoothly transition into a degree, which is a higher qualification than a diploma.
-Timeline: 24-36 months
-Intake: Differ for different university
-Requirement: Minimum of 3 credits at SPM
-University that provides diploma: Ungku Omar
A-LEVELS
Advanced level qualifications (known as A levels) are subject-based qualifications that can lead to university, further study, training, or work. You can normally study three or more A levels over two years.
-Timeline: 15-24 months
-Intake: Differ for different university
-Requirement: Minimum of 5Cs at SPM
-Universities that provide A-Levels: Westlake, Sunway, Tenby
MATRICULATION
Matriculation is one of the preferred choices for students who are eyeing for coveted spots at public universities, as it is an extremely cost-effective route.
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Matriculation is one of the most sought-after pre-university programmes among Malaysians as it is an extremely cost-effective route into tertiary education.
The selection process for the programme is done through a race-based quota system, where 90% of the places are reserved for bumiputeras students while the remaining 10% are open for non-bumiputeras.
-Timeline: 2 semesters (12 months)
: 4 semesters (24 months) only for bumiputera students
-Intake: April (only one intake available)
-Requirement: -
Type of Programs
What can you study in University?
Here are some suggestion of programs with theirs brief description and related career path!
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Tips: Choose the program and course interests you the most
Business and Economic Degree
Accounting
-Accounting involves recording, analysing and reporting financial transactions in order for companies to be able to make strategic business decisions.
-Career path: Internal auditors, Government accountants, Management accountants
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Business and Management
-It allows you to develop a broad understanding of business organisations and provides you with subject-specific knowledge in areas such as markets, customers, finance, operations, communication, information technology and business policy and strategy.
-Career path: Risk manager, Business analyst, Business development manager, Actuarial analyst
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Economics
-Is about the allocation of scarce resources. Economics can be divided into two main areas: macroeconomics and microeconomics.
-Career path: Financial analyst, Banker, Wealth manager, Stockbroker, Accountant
Life Science
Agriculture
-Agricultural science is the study of science and management of biological systems for the sustainable production of food. This programme is designed to produce specialised human resources that are capable of using technical and practical skills in managing plantation crops using sustainable technology.
-Career path: Agricultural engineer, Agricultural economist, Farm manager, Soil and plant scientist
Biology
-Is a wide-ranging field that involves the study of life and living organisms and their environment.
-Career path: Biological Technician, Biochemist, Health Communications Specialist.
Sports Science
-Is the study that centres on the human body and understanding how to improve its potential during exercise. This involves four crucial types of sciences: physiology (human anatomy), psychology (human mind and behaviour), learning, and biochemistry.
-Career path: Exercise physiologist, Fitness centre manager, Sports development officer, Sports therapist.
Veterinary Science
-It relates to preventing, diagnosing and treating health problems in a wide variety of animals, from family pets and livestock to laboratory animals and animals in the wild.
-Career path: Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Scientist, Veterinary Pathologist, Livestock Veterinarian
Arts and Humanities
Archaeology
-Ideal for those with an interest in the physical remnants of people of the past, archaeology courses straddle the humanities and social sciences to look at human history through many millions of years
-Career path: Academic researcher, Archaeologist, Conservator, Heritage manager.
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Architecture
-Focuses more on the concept and ideation of the design on paper. It is a mixture of art and construction engineering that involves planning, surveying, construction, even until the finishing of the decorative side.
-Career path: Technical architect, Design architect, Building Information Modeling (BIM) manager
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Design
-Involves forming a concept or an idea to create things that add value to people’s lives.
-Career path: Interior designer, Multimedia designer, Fashion designer, Graphic design, Animation design
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Performing Arts
-Are generally either practice-based (involving a great deal of actual performance) or academic, which combines practical work with analysis of the background of the subject.
-Career path: Actor, Dancer, Musical theatre performer
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Art
-Usually fall under one of two categories: Fine arts or media arts. A degree in fine arts can educate students in artistic fields such as theatre, film, sculpture, painting, music, and other performing and visual arts.
-Career path: Craft and Fine Artists, Graphic designers, Multimedia artists and animators
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Philosophy
-Encourages critical and systematic inquiry into fundamental questions of right and wrong, truth and falsehood, the meaning of life, and the nature of reality, knowledge and society.
-Career path: Systems analyst, Cultural affairs officer, Technical writer
History
-Explore topics like art, architecture, and politics throughout the past.
-Career path: College or university history professor, Government historian, Historical consultant
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Theology
-Is the study of religion. It examines the human experience of faith, and how different people and cultures express it.
-Career path: Social workers, Ethicists, Counselors, Journalists
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Linguistics
-Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It involves analysing the many different aspects that make up human language by looking at its form, structure and context.
-Career path: Lexicographer, Speech and language therapist, Languages teacher, Copy editor
English literature
-Is designed to get you reading books, analyzing theories, critiquing prose and verse, and taking a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every day.
-Career path: Librarianship, Archiving, Information and research, Tourism
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English language
-Is a broad field of study where you get to learn the science and literary studies of the language.
-Career path: Journalist, Writer, English teacher, Advertising copywriter
Engineering and Technology
Chemical engineering
-Is the branch of engineering that deals with chemical production and the manufacture of products through chemical processes.
-Career path: Biotechnologist environmental, Food scientists, Chemical engineer
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Electricals and electronics engineering
-Is defined as design, building and maintenance of electrical control systems, machinery and equipment.
-Career path: Design engineer, Electrical and electronics engineer, Special effects technician, Control and instrumentation engineer
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Civil engineering
-Is a branch of engineering that covers the design, construction and maintenance of works like roads, bridges, dams, and buildings.
-Career path: Consulting civil engineer, Contracting civil engineer, Building control surveyor, Structural engineer
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Mechanical engineering
-Define as to maintain, analyse, design and manufacture machinery. This can span from the dedicate design of tiny parts of machines as well as handling large-scale machinery.
-Career path: Automation engineer, Senior mechanical engineer, Instrumentation
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Material engineering
-Define as to create and study materials at the atomic level. This course is connected with chemistry, studies of atom and its structure and related on how certain material is formed through it.
-Career path: Ceramic engineers, Composite engineers, Forensic material engineers
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Petroleum engineering
-Field of engineering concerned with the activities related to the production of Hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas
-Career path: Drilling engineer, Production engineer, Reservoir engineer
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Computer engineering
-Engineering that integrates several fields of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer hardware and software.
-Career path: Computer programmer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer network Architect
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
-Define as exploration of the qualities of atoms, some of the most basic building blocks of all mater, and how those atoms join together to form new kinds of mater, called compounds.
-Career path: Chemistry teacher, Forensic Scientist, Geochemist
Geology
-Prepares specialists who analyse the Earth, its structure, materials, and organisms.
-Career path: Geoscientist, Field assistant, Environmental Field Technician
Mathematics
-Involves a combination of pure (theory and abstract) mathematics and applied (practical application to the world) mathematics.
-Career path: Careers in accountancy and finance, Actuarial careers, Statistician
Astronomy
-Involves a combination of theory and observation, though some courses will focus more on one of these aspects.
-Career path: Planetarium director, Meteorologist, Research scientist, Climatologist.
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Physics
-Focuses on the nature and properties of energy and matter, motion, space, and time
-Career path: Accelerator Operator, Applications Engineer, Lab technician
Social Sciences
Media and Communications
-Aims to prepare students for work in media-related industries, and train them to critically analyze the ways in which the media reflects, represents and influences the world.
-Career path: Advertising account executive, Broadcast journalist, Editorial assistant, Film director
Geography
-Will study the world and how humans interact with it. It’s largely a science, but you’ll also gain insight into other subjects including politics and sociology
-Career path: Cartographer, Commercial/residential surveyor, Environmental consultant, Geographical information systems officer
Politics
-Are likely to include examination of past and current political conflicts; different models and mechanisms of government; concepts such as freedom, equality and human rights; and ideologies such as communism, anarchism and liberalism.
-Career path: Business development manager, Charity officer, Human resources officer
Sociology
-Is a social science which helps to make sense of the way society works. Sociology students will learn about the social causes and consequences of common human experiences and issues.
-Career path: Bank representative, Human resources manager, Consumer relations specialist.
Clinical and Health
Medical
-Is the field of health and healing. Health is tightly related to doctors, nurses, and various other specialists. Medicine covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and unfit medical conditions, medical research, and many other areas of health.
-Career path: Doctor, Nurse, Therapist, Paramedics
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Nursing
-Is a profession within the healthcare sector focused on the care of individuals and a nurse is always projected with an image of a care provider.
-Career path: Paramedic, Physician associate, Health service manager, Nursing administrator
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Dentistry
-The field of dentistry is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex, which includes parts of our head enclosing the brain and the face.
-Career path: Orthodontist, Periodontist, Oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dental therapist
Computer Science
-Is the study of computers and computational systems. Unlike electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists deal mostly with software and software systems; this includes their theory, design, development, and application.
-Career path: Cyber security analyst, Data analyst, Game developer
Education
-Is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their professional credentials in the field of education. Education courses often specialize in a certain area of the discipline, such as secondary education, foreign language teaching or special needs.
-Career path: Education administrator, Primary school teacher, Secondary school teacher, Community education officer
Law
-A law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Such degrees are generally preparation for legal careers. But while their curricula may be reviewed by legal authority, they do not confer a license themselves. A legal license is granted by examination, and exercised locally.
-Career path: Licensed conveyancer, Company secretary, Costs lawyer, Arbitrator
Psychology
-Is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behaviour and cognitive processes.
-Career path: Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor
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