Nilai University College's School of Science & Technology

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Kick-start your American dream at Nilai University College.

Overview & Introduction This programme allows you to pursue any American degree in Science, Engineering or Computing majors. Students will do the initial two years at Nilai UC and subsequently transfer to any partner university of their choice in the United States and Canada, to complete the rest of course.

Entry Requirements

Course

Minimum Grade

SPM/O-level or equivalent

5 credits

UEC

3Bs and 2Cs

STPM/A-level or equivalent

Passes

For other qualifications, please refer to our programme counsellors.
Notes:

1.	Pre-requisites apply for some courses offered in the American Degree Transfer Programme.
2.	Entry requirements for universities in the USA may differ. Students are advised to obtain information on the entry requirements of the universities to which they wish to seek entry into.
3.	On average, students complete 60-75 credit hours before transfering to the United States of America.

Intake Periods

January, March, May, July and September

Conditional offers are given based on forecast results for the January intake

Duration

6 semesters at Nilai University College. The exact duration of study at foreign university is dependent on the courses/majors taken.

KP/JPS (KR4996) 6/09

For the two years at Nilai UC, you will be exposed to disciplines in sciences, mathematics, American history, economics, accounting and social sciences like psychology, philosophy, sociology and some major related subjects.

Computing majors include:
- Business Information Technology
- Computer Information System
- Computer Science
- Multimedia Computing
- Network Computing
Any many more

Applied Science majors include:
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Genetics
- Marine Biology
- Medical Technology
- Molecular/Cell Biology
- Optometry
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- And many more

Engineering majors include:
- Software
- Aerospace & Aeronautical
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical & Electronic
- Industrial
- Manufacturing Systems
- Mechanical
- Mechatonics
- Building Management
- And many more

Career Prospects

Computing
Type of industry/institutes
Graduates can find a suitable employment in business, industry, research and education. Career opportunities include all aspects of software development, computer applications in organizations, and the management of information technology.
Career designation
Programmer, programme analyst, IT manager, software developer, system administrator, software consultant, application developer, system designer etc.

Engineering
Type of industry/institutes
Manufacturing, IT, automotive, construction, telecommunication, digital technology, vehicle and aircraft manufacturing, semiconductor, petrol-chemical and new technologies.
Career designation
Engineer, project manager, astronautic engineer and technical support, IT manager, project planner and etc.

Science
Type of industry/institutes
Biotechnology, medical and health institutes, research and development, pharmaceutical organizations and etc.
Career designation
Biotechnologist, medical lab technologist, researcher in types of science labs, project manager, nurse, nutritionist, genetic engineer, optometrist, physiotherapist, pharmaceutical sales representative, marine biologist and etc.

Curriculum

Beside academic excellence, the American Degree Program at Nilai UC helps you develop problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills alongside other traits such as teamwork and leadership.

The wholesome and balanced lifestyle at the college will prepare you to adjust easily into campus life when you transfer to the US.

Top-up/transfer options

Top-up/transfer options are available. Click here for more information or contact our programme counsellors.

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