Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

MUFY is a one year foundation program by Monash University to prepare and familiarize students with the style of teaching and the way students are evaluated in Monash University. It is also easier to enter the university by doing their foundation program as the entree requirement marks are lower compared to other pre-u programs. After finishing your foundation, your application fee to Monash University is waiver. The process to apply is much easier as the administrative handles most of the stuff. They will also inform you the things you have to do. If you are sure you want to enter Monash University, I highly recommend you to do their foundation program. However, even if you have not decided which university to go to, you can still take their program as it is widely accepted in most universities in Malaysia and Australia. However, please check with your desired university whether  they do accept the program. Better safe than sorry.

In Malaysia, MUFY is offered in Sunway College Kuala Lumpur and Sunway College Johor Bahru. MUFY is a two semester program (if you don't fail or manage to obtain the results that you want). There are three intakes for the standard program (4 units each semester) which are in January, March and July while only one intake for the intensive program ( 3 units in the first semester and 5 units in the second semester) which is in July. You can choose the subjects that you want either all Science or all Arts or a mixture of both. However, some subjects have prerequisite you have to comply to. English Unit 1 and 2 is compulsory for all students. The subjects offered are:

• Fundamental Mathematics - Year 11 Maths. If you are planning to be in the science profession (medicine, pharmacy, engineer, etc) it is better to take the other maths. This subject is more suitable for those entering business school
• Mathematics - Year 12 Maths
• Advanced Mathematics - For those who are maths geeks and those who planned to study engineering. It is not really a prerequisite to enter engineering but it makes it easier for you to cope when you just enter. You have to take Mathematics and Advanced Maths concurrently.

*You cannot take Fundamental Mathematics and Mathematics concurrently.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Information and Computer Technology
• Globalisation
• Accounting
• Economics

Another good advantage of being in MUFY is that you can choose your own timetable based on your own preference. The earliest class is at 8.30am and the last class is at 2.45 p.m. Each class is 1 hour and 15 minutes long.

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Currently, evaluation is based 70% of coursework (small test, lab reports, assignments, presentation, etc) and 30% examination. The structure of the exam change very often so it may not be correct at the time you are reading this article. You will have test nearly every week or group assignments to complete.