18 years old Malaysians will be busting out their brain deciding where to further their studies and what course should they take. Well, if you have ambition and have planned out your next steps then you might don’t get the pain. This article aims to help all students that are still clueless out there. More or less, we hope that this can be a guidance for you. 

Generally, the shortest amount of pre-degree programmes is by taking a foundation programme. There are a few different foundation programmes offered in Malaysia. You can study medicine or sciences, English, engineering etc. 

Study Medicine or Sciences

Those who aspire to become a pharmacist or physicist or any related occupation should take a foundation programme in medicine. For students to enrol in this course, the curriculum emphasises fundamental theory and contemporary concepts in the medicine-related field, professional behaviour and ethics, effective use of ICT, use of quantitative methodologies, and awareness of market relevance. To give students a targeted path toward their undergraduate degree in medicine and health sciences, courses linked to the medical sciences are given.

Study English

Foundations Programmes in English differ depending on the university that offered this programme. Some universities offered Art English as a pre-degree programme towards Bachelor of English Literature courses. While some universities offered Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) as a pre-degree programme towards a Bachelor of Education course. If you love books and great literature, Art English is definitely for you! You will be able to study the basics of writing great text and learn some history of the best literature writers of all time. Future teachers out there, the TESL foundation is for you! Learn the basics of becoming a teacher from the simplest building a sentence and grammar to providing the best teaching material. 

Study Engineering

Build a foundational understanding of the physical sciences, technical engineering knowledge, and language abilities for your degree in engineering. Students who enrolled in this programme are exposed to engineering-related topics like mechanics, electronics, and material science, allowing them to select the particular engineering career they want to pursue after graduation. You will spend a lot of time working in the lab as an engineering student, taking part in tutorials, doing written assignments, and going to lectures. Furthermore, some universities have a subject that will combine both foundation and degree students in one class. Here, you will be able to interact with your seniors and receive tips and advice from them. 

Conclusion

Do not feel overwhelmed if you still cannot decide what you want to study for your pre-degree programme. There is still a lot of time and choices that you can explore and discover by yourselves. The most important is to further your studies in the field that most intrigues you so you will have fun learning them. No matter what, your decision is important and matters. Make the decision and choice on your own instead of following your friends around. Think about your future. We wish you all the best and good luck!