What is the Mathematical Foundation Program?
The Mahidol University International College Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC) is pleased to offer a new Math Foundation Program. The program was created to assist students who have not reached the required minimum math score on the MUIC entrance exam but who have otherwise met all MUIC entrance requirements. Math Foundation Program gives these prospective students an opportunity to improve their math skills and gain entrance into MUIC.
What are the Benefits of MP?
“MP gives students the opportunity to solidify important math skills necessary to be successful in an international environment. Students benefit from a small class size, individual attention, and attending class with a group of students solely focused on math. Too many students across the world are forced to leave universities every year because they fail math courses. MP was designed to not only give students a chance to enter MUIC, but in addition, to build a fundamental understanding of algebra needed for future math courses and general education. MP helps students realize the importance of proper study skills and preparation in order to achieve their goals.”
The Mathematical Foundations Program (MP) at the Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics (PC) provides an opportunity for MUIC applicants who have proficient English language skills but have mathematics scores that are below the requirements of their chosen major. These applicants could potentially be accepted to MUIC if they improve their mathematical skills to the level equivalent to MUIC’s Foundation Math course.
The Mathematical Foundations Program (MP) consists of two courses:
1. Mathematical Foundations Course 1 (M1: equivalent to Elementary Math level)
2. Mathematical Foundations Course 2 (M2: equivalent to Foundation Math level)
Each MP course runs for 5 weeks. Students attend 48 hours of per course, or a total of 96 hours of class time per PC quarter.
Admission requirements:
| MP Level | Course Title | Registration requirements according to MUIC majors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICMC&ICCD | ICIR | BBA | Inter. Studies(ICCU) | B.M.(ICIH) | ||
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M1
|
Mathematical Foundations Course 1
(Elementary Math Level) |
✘
|
✘
|
✓
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✓
|
✓
|
|
M2
|
Mathematical Foundations Course 2
(Foundation Math Level) |
✘
|
✘
|
✓
|
✓
|
✓
|
Based on a quarterly system, the academic calendar for the Mathematical Foundations Program (MP) aligns with the academic calendar for the Preparation Center (PC) for Languages and Mathematics. The calendar below shows when the students who are qualified for MP will be able to attend classes and subsequently enter MUIC as college students.
| PC Quarter | MUIC Trimester*: Students that pass the MP Program could subsequently study at MUIC in: |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 (January – March) → | Trimester III (April – July) |
| Quarter 2 (March – June) → | Trimester I (September – December) |
| Quarter 3 (June – August) → | Trimester I (September – December) |
| Quarter 4 (September – November) → | Trimester II (January – March) |
MP Course Duration: 5 weeks per course; 2 courses (M1 and M2) per quarter (10 weeks). Classes are conducted on Mondays – Fridays
*Remark: A student who completes the MP Program in any PC quarter is eligible to study at Mahidol University International College in the following trimester.
Applicants may rely on the above PC/MP Academic calendar for arrangement of your study plan for either MP or MUIC, depending on your MUIC Entrance Examination result.
Example: A student has been accepted to study in MP in Quarter 4/2018. He or she will start the M1 course in September 2018 and complete the M2 course in November 2018. Then, he or she could study at MUIC in January 2019 (Trimester 2/2018).
If the MUIC entrance examination results shows that I get accepted to MP, will my name be submitted to the TCAS (Thai university central admissions system)?
No. Only the students who are accepted to MUIC will have their names submitted to the TCAS. Those with MP student status will not have their names submitted to the TCAS until they complete MP and have enrolled at MUIC and paid the MUIC admissions fee.
I have been accepted to MP, but I submitted my name to another university in the TCAS earlier. what should I do?
The PC program does not submit the students’ names to the TCAS; all the accepted students can study at MP on condition that they have to cancel their admission status in the TCAS before continuing to Mahidol University International College.
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