Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT)

PATHWAY TO A DEGREE

INTRODUCTION

The Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) Programme is a one-and-a-half-year package for selected students to further their studies in Australia and New Zealand. Courses are conducted based on the curriculum set by the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA), Adelaide. Students will acquire the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) which is recognized by all Australian and New Zealand universities. It is also accepted by universities in the United Kingdom and Canada.

The programme prepares students to major in Science (Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, etc) and Non-Science (Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Economics, Architecture, etc) courses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

For the general requirements, students applying for the programme must have a credit in Bahasa Malaysia and at least 3B in English at the SPM level.

Students must also obtain at least a 3B in any FOUR of the FIVE subjects listed below and a 4B in the :

• Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
• Physics ( Science )
• Chemistry ( Science )
• Biology ( Science )
• Accountancy ( Non-Science )
• remaining ONE subject: Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
• Physics ( Science )
• Chemistry ( Science )
• Biology ( Science )
• Accountancy ( Non-Science )
• Students must also be proficient in the English Language as the course will be conducted in English.

OBJECTIVES

The AUSMAT Programme aims to provide a sound academic foundation and develop the personal discipline necessary for tertiary education in various fields of study at top universities in Australia and New Zealand and for living abroad.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• 20 years of firm collaboration with the Government of South Australia through the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA) in offering South Australian Matriculation (SAM).
• Qualified and well-trained academic staff. Selected staffs participate in the Professional Development Programme and the Marking Panels of the External Examination papers at SSABSA, Adelaide, annually.
• Proven track record of Best Results in the World for the SSABSA Examination for the last 4 years with students scoring merit/perfect marks for various subjects
• Premier preparatory programme for the Public Services Department sponsored Australian and New Zealand bound students.
• Students are introduced to the cultures, communities and education systems of Australia and New Zealand.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME / SUBJECTS

English as Second Language Studies
Mathematical Studies
Computer Programming
Islamic Education Studies / Moral Studies

Plus (any 3)
Science :
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Specialist Mathematics

Non-Science :
Accounting Studies
Economics
Specialist Mathematics
Malay Background Speakers Level - capital B

PLACEMENT

AUSTRALIA
Monash University
University of Melbourne
University of Adelaide
University of Sydney
University of Queensland
University of New South Wales
University of Western Australia
Australian National University

NEW ZEALAND
University of Auckland
University of Otago
University of Canterbury
Waikato University
Lincoln University
Massey University
Victoria University of Wellington
Auckland University of Technology