Guide to Bridging Programme
Coordinator
Sr. Sheila Chakrabarty
Staff
Sr. Noor Shafini binti Mohamed
GUIDELINES/RULES & REGULATIONS
LANGUAGE
- All Direct Intake students are to be given language proficiency tests in English and Arabic.
- “English Proficiency Test (EPT)”refers to the test administered by the Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) of the university to determine the English proficiency of a student.
- “Arabic Placement Test (APT)” refers to the test administered by the Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) of the university to determine the Arabic proficiency of a student.
- Students may take bridging courses upon completion of level 4 in EPT.
REGISTRATION / DROP / WITHDRAWAL
- All Bridging students must register for the relevant LE and/or LQ language proficiency courses every semester until they fulfill the language requirements of the programme.
- Students are allowed to add courses during the add and drop period.
- Students are not allowed to drop or withdraw from language proficiency courses but for the bridging courses they may do so, provided they maintain the minimum workload upon approval of the respective Kulliyyah.
- The withdrawal fee is RM 150 per course (during the 5th -10th week) and RM 250 per course (11th -13th week).
QUALIFYING TEST (QT)
- Upon completing Level 4 of English proficiency course, students may attempt the QT for each course under the intended bridging programme except Graphic Communication and Introduction to Built Environment.
- Students shall be exempted from the corresponding bridging courses if they achieve a grade point that is not lower than the entry requirements of the respective Kulliyyah
- There will be one QT in a semester.
- The qualifying test for each course may only be taken ONCE per the whole bridging programme.
- Once a student has registered for a course he may no longer take the QT for the course.
WORKLOAD
Minimum
- The minimum workload for bridging students will be three (3) courses per semester including university required courses.
Maximum
- Students are allowed to take a maximum of five (5) courses per semester.
PROGRESSION OF STUDY
The CGPA requirement for progression from one semester to another shall be at least 2.00REPEAT OF FAILED COURSES
A student is allowed to repeat a bridging course only once.
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
- A student is on good academic standing if he maintains a CGPA of 2.0 or better.
- A student who registers a combination of language proficiency courses and programme required courses will have his academic status determined only after he has attempted at least nine (9) credit hours of the programme required courses.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student may be allowed to be on probation when he fails to earn a CGPA of 2.00 or better but not less than 1.67 at the end of the semester, on condition that:-
- He carries a workload of not more than 15 credit hours in the following semester.
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL
A student shall be dismissed from the University if:
- he receives a CGPA of less than 1.67; or
- he fails to earn a CGPA of 2.00 or better while on probationary status; or
- he fails a course (with a grade of “F” or “Y”) on the second attempt; or
- he fails (with a grade of “F” or “Y”) in more than 1 Kulliyyah course and the CGPA is in the range of 1.67 < CGPA < 2.00.
- he obtains a 1.67 < CGPA < 2.00 for the second time which is non-consecutive during his period of studies.
The University also reserves the right to bar, suspend or dismiss any student from the University or any of its classes whenever, in the interest of the University, such action is deemed advisable.
PERIOD OF STUDY
The actual duration of study depends on the placement level based on the English Placement Test and Qualifying Test. However, students shall be allowed to spend a maximum of two and a half (2 ½) years to complete the bridging programme (5 regular and 2 short semesters).
TERMINATION OF STUDIES
A student shall be terminated from his studies if he:
- Fails to register without any valid reason(s) in a particular semester, or
- Exhausts his study period.
READMISSION
No readmission is allowed.
FRESH ADMISSION
A student may apply for fresh admission into another programme that he have not attempted before, and subject to meeting the minimum entry requirement of the programme applied for.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
- A student may apply for leave of absence for a maximum period of two regular semesters. The application will have to be approved by the Dean/Director of the Kulliyyah and the decision is to be reported to the Senate.
- A student who wishes to spend a period of time away from the University may request a leave of absence. In order to be considered for such leave, a student must submit a letter to the Dean of the Kulliyyah stating his reasons for the request and the length of leave desired.
- A student may request an extension of his leave of absence by writing to the Dean/Director of the Kulliyyah for further approval by the Kulliyyah of Board Appeals.
CHANGE OF KULLIYYAH INTENDED PROGRAMME
- Students who meet the minimum requirements of the intended programme are allowed to apply for Change of Bridging Programme , after completion of the current bridging programme and upon recommendation from kulliyyah.(refer to table )
- Applicants who fulfill the stipulated conditions will be placed on the provisional status in which they are required to do both the intended courses and the courses of the current programme.
- Students are allowed a change of programme once.
- Membership of Change of Programme Committee.
- Chairman : Dean, Academic Management and Admission Division (AMAD)
MINIMUM CGPA FOR CHANGE OF PROGRAMME
NO.
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CURRENT KULLIYYAH
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KULLIYYAH APPLIED FOR
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LLB
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ENM
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ICT*
|
IRKHS
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ENGIN*
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KOS*
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AED*
|
MEDIC*
|
PHARM*
|
AHS
|
DENT
|
NUR
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1.
|
AIKOL
|
-
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
Not
Allowed
|
Not Allowed
|
Not Allowed
|
Not Allowed
|
3.0
|
2.
|
ENM
|
3.0
|
-
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
3.0
| ||||
3.
|
ICT
|
3.5
|
2.5
|
-
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
| ||||
4.
|
IRKHS
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
-
|
3.5
|
3.5
|
3.5
|
3.0
| ||||
5.
|
ENGIN
|
3.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
-
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
| ||||
6.
|
SCIENCE
|
3.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
-
|
2.5
|
3.5
|
2.5
| |||
7.
|
AED
|
3.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
-
|
Not Allowed
|
2.5
| |||
8.
|
MEDIC
|
-
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.0
| |
9.
|
PHARM
|
3.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
-
|
2.0
|
2.0
|
2.5
| |
10.
|
NURS
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
-
| |
11.
|
DENTISTRY
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
-
|
2.5
| |
12.
|
AHS
|
3.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.0
|
2.5
|
2.5
|
-
|
2.5
|
2.0
| |
BRIDGING COURSES BY KULLIYYAH
Kulliyyah Code
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Kulliyyah Description
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Courses to be offered
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BICT
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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Mathematics (I), Intro. to Programming, Basic Application of ICT, Computer Networking and Applications.
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BENGIN
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR ENGINEERING
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Mathematics (I), Mathematics (II), Physic, Chemistry, Intro. to Programming.
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BAED
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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Basic Application of ICT, Graphic Communication, Intro to Built Environment, Mathematics (I).
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BMEDIC
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR MEDICINE
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Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (I), Physics, Basic Application of ICT.
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BNURSING
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR NURSING
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Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (I), Physics, Basic Application of ICT
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BDENT
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR DENTISTRY
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Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (I), Physics, Basic Application of ICT
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BOS
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR SCIENCE
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Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (I), Physics, Basic Application of ICT
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BAHS
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BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
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Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (I), Physics, Basic Application of ICT
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MINIMUM CGPA REQUIREMENT BY RESPECTIVE KULLIYYAH
KULLIYYAH`
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CGPA
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Engineering (minimum B in Mathematics, Physic and Chemistry)
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2.50
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Architecture and Environmental Design (refer to table below)*
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2.50
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Medicine
|
3.50
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Pharmacy
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3.50
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Science
|
2.50
|
Nursing
|
2.50
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Allied Health Sciences
|
2.50
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Dentistry
|
3.50
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Information and Communication Technology
|
2.30
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*Individual subject requirement by major
Program
|
Graphic Communication (GC)
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Intro. To Built Environment (IBE)
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Basic Application of ICT
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Mathematics (I)
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Architecture
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B+
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B+
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B
|
B
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Landscape Architecture
|
B
|
B
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B
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C+
|
Urban and Regional Planning
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B
|
B
|
B
|
B
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Quantity Surveying
|
B
|
B
|
B
|
B+
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Applied Arts and Design
|
B
|
B
|
B
|
C+
|
COURSE SYNOPSIS
BSC 0110 Mathematics (I)
This course covers topics on real number system, functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and matrices, determinants and systems of equations, trigonometric function, derivation and integration, sequence, probability and statistic and analytical geometric.
BSC 0111 Physics
This course covers the foundations of physics which includes topics on physical quantities, vector operation, force and motion kinematics, description of motion, motion in two dimensions, work and energy, momentum and collision, angular motion, thermal physics, thermodynamics, deformation of solid, simple harmonic motion and oscillations, , electrical charge and electric field, electric potential and capacitance, electric current and resistance .
BSC 0112 Chemistry
This course covers topics on matter and measurement; atoms, molecules and ions; chemical reaction and stoichiometry; atomic structure; chemical bonding; and states of matter, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamic, electrochemistry and organic chemistry
BSC 0113 Biology
This course covers the topics of the origin of life and the discussion of theories. It also include the chemistry of life, introducing the important organic compounds; their structures and roles in the living organism, the ultra structure and functions of cell components, the activities across the cell membrane and the concepts of cell division. It also covers the variety of cells within the animal and human body. The course also covers the cellular energy metabolism, gaseous exchange, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and nervous system.
BSC 0115 Intro. to Programming
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of problem solving and computer programming. It introduces top-down program development procedure for problem solving and with the solutions implemented as C programs. The programming part covers the planning and design phases, understanding and designing algorithms, using pseudo-codes and flowcharts.
BSC 0117 Basic Application of ICT
This course introduces the students to computer literacy and state-of-the-art technologies available in all computer areas (hardware, software, telecommunications, Internet applications), and ethical and social issues.
In the lab, students will be exposed to hands-on exercises using Microsoft Windows, Web Development and Spreadsheet.
BSC 0118 Computer Networking and Application
This course aims at developing necessary and critical skills for students to effectively use the Internet technology. The class begins with an overview of Internet and its history, then focuses on the specific Internet application as well as the WWW such as e-mail, FTP, search engines etc. Students will be introduced with HTML, JavaScript, Microsoft FrontPage application software for creating web page.
BSC 0119 Mathematics (II)
This course covers topics on application of differentiation, application of integrations, complex numbers, vectors, and differential equations with applications, distributions in statistics and polar coordinates.
BAE 0310 Graphics Communication
Students will be introduced to architectural drawing skills: from drafting a set of architectural drawing to rendering architectural presentation drawing. Different drawing technique (orthographic, paraline and perspective), medium (pencil and pen, markers, watercolour) and components (lettering, entourage, proportion, scale)
BAE 0311 Intro to Built Environment
Students will be introduced to various aspects of built environment such as;
Meaning of Natural and Built Environment, Introduction to Environmental Design Components, Introduction to Design Process, A Brief History of early human settlements, A Brief History on Nature of Cities, Landscape and Buildings, Urban Design Principles and Elements, A preface towards Urban Regional Planning, Introduction to Islamic Architecture, Traditional Malay House, A Brief History of Landscape Architecture, Appreciating Art and its meaning, Applied Arts and Design: Its application, Sustainability in Built Environment and Introduction to Professions in the Built Environment.
COURSES OFFERED
No.
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Kulliyyah/
Courses
|
Sem 1
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Sem 2
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Sem 3
|
1.
|
Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
| |||
a. Mathematics I
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
b. Basic Application of ICT
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
c. Graphic Communication
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
d. Intro to Built Environment
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
2.
|
Kulliyyah of Engineering
| |||
a. Mathematics I
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
b. Physics
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
c. Chemistry
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
d. Introduction to Programming
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
e. Mathematics II
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
3.
|
Kulliyyah of ICT
| |||
a. Mathematics I
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
b. Basic Application of ICT
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
c. Introduction to Programming
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
d. Computer Networking and Application.
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
4.
|
Kulliyyah of Science
| |||
a. Mathematics I
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
b. Physics
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
c. Chemistry
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
d. Biology
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
X
| |
e. Basic Application of ICT
|
Offered
|
Offered
|
Offered
| |
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