University of Puthisastra (UP) offers one of the most effective Foundation Year Programs in Professional Health Education in Cambodia. It builds a rock solid foundation to prepare you for Bachelor degree studies leading to a career in:
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy or
- Information and Communication technologies
The Foundation Year at UP is an immersive, integrated and holistic learning experience with innovative learning and modern student centric models including online coursework, project and work integrated education, and dynamic, interactive and creative workshops.
You will enjoy an intuitive and comfortable study environment, where Foundation Year staff take care of your learning experience with a clear and definitive pathway to a connected career. Our approach is simple; we empower you with the requisite scientific knowledge that is both hands-on and engaging. Providing not only strong foundational knowledge for future years but also a very important key ability – learning how to learn effectively
We also include Intensive English tuition in foundation year because we recognize that English is the International language of Health and Technology and importantly the international language of success.
UP’s Foundation Year Program is developed using a well thought out combination of tested teaching methods and emerging instructional and learning technologies, offering:
- Embedded Intensive English language learning throughout the Foundation Year which continues to the senior years of study, in a deliberate process that substantially increases your employment and professional opportunities, versatility and career mobility.
- Intensive Computer skills to develop your professional competence in the use of rapidly-changing technological world.
- Focused research skills to your develop critical and analytical thinking. You are trained to become senior professionals and industry leaders.
- International exchanges to broaden your cultural perspective, experience, and collaborative network.
- Inter- and intra-country Missions to connect with the healthcare landscape of your areas of specialization.
- Teams of highly professional, helpful and accessible teaching staff, in smaller classes, delivering a blend of emerging and established learning and teaching methods and techniques.
Your Foundation Year at UP provides you with an education that equips you for your further studies in any of our Health Science and ICT specializations.