MAKTAB DULI PMAMB Higher Education Unit

The Brunei Scholarship List - From MOE Scholarship Application Course List for 2010 application TO BE USED AS A GUIDE TO CHOOSING COURSES AND CAREERS

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IJAZAH PERTAMA (B.A/ B.SC/ B. ENG

DAN YANG DIIKTIRAF SEBANDING DENGANNYA )

(Recommended Subjects in Italics)

C1. Computing, Mathematics and Information Technology

(MATHS / COMPUTING/ FURTHER MATHS)

· Business Information Technology

· Computer Sciences / Studies (UBD)

· Computing and Management

· Computer Network / Network Engineering

· Design and Technology

· E- Commerce(Business Studies/ Economics)

· Information and Communication Technology

· Information Security / Engineering

· Internet Studies / Technology

· Internet System

· Internet Computing (ITB)

· Knowledge Management System

· Mathematics / Mathematical Studies (UBD)

· Multimedia Design / Technology(Art)

· Modeling, Virtual Environment and Simulation

· Software Engineering

· Statistics

C2. Engineering and Technology (MATHS/PHYSICS/ CHEMISTRY)

· Aeronautical / Aircraft Engineering

· Audio Technology

· Audio, Video and Broadcast Technology

· Audio and Video System

· Agriculture Engineering(Geography)

· Automotive Engineering

· Biomedical Engineering(Biology)

· Building Services Engineering

· Biochemical Engineering

· Chemical Engineering (ITB)

· Civil Engineering (ITB)

· Computer Aided Engineering (Computing)

· Control System Engineering

· Coastal Engineering (Geography)

· Electrical Engineering

· Electronic and Broadcast Engineering

· Electrical and Communication Engineering (ITB)

· Geomatic Engineering

· Hydrography

· Environmental Engineering (Geography)

· Environmental & Civil Engineering (ITB)

· Instrumentation and Control System Engineering

· Manufacturing / Production Engineering

· Marine / Maritime Studies(Biology)

· Marine Engineering

· Material Science

· Mechanical Engineering (ITB)

· Metallurgy

· Metrology / Caliberation

· Naval Architecture

· Power Engineering

· Petroleum Engineering (ITB)

· Plant Engineering

· Professional Sound and Video Technology

· Printing

· Telecommunication

· Technology (Management)

· Water Engineering

· Structural Engineering

· System Engineering

· Weapon Technology

C3. Humanities (HISTORY/ SOCIOLOGY/ENGLISH LIT)

· Akademik Penulisan

· Anthropology (UBD)

· Archaeology / Archaeological Sciences

· Bahasa dan Linguistik

· English Literature (UBD)

· Early Childhood Education

· Foreign Languages (English, French, German, Arabic, Spanish, etc)

· History (UBD)

· History dalam South East Asia Studies & Asia Timur ( Cina & Jepun )

· International Studies

· Kesusasteraan

· Penerbitan

· Museum Studies

C4. Social Sciences and Communication(HISTORY/ SOCIOLOGY/ENGLISH LIT)

· Community Studies

· Counselling and Guidance Studies

· Defence / War Studies

· Government and Politics

· Journalism

· Librarianship

· Mass Communication (UBD)

· Public Relations

· Social Administration(Economics)

· Social Work

· Sociology (UBD)

· Women’s Studies

· Youth and Com

· Internal Relation

C5. Health Sciences (BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY/MATHS)

· Audiology

· Biomedical Sciences (UBD)

· Clinical Psychology

· Dental Technology and MIMPT

· Dental Therapist / Hygienist

· Dental Public Health

· Dentistry

· Dietetic

· Environment Risk Assessment and Management

· Environmental Health

· Forensic Sciences

· Gerontology

· Health Care Economics

· Health Facilities Management

· Health Promotion / Health Education

· Health Project Design

· Health Project Management

· Health Services Management

· Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)

· Health Visiting

· Medical Epidemiology

· Medical / Health Services Management

· Neurophysiology

· Nursing (UBD)

· Nutrition and Dietetics / Dietetics

· Occupational Health and Safety

· Occupational Hygiene

· Occupational Therapy

· Optometry

· Oral-Maxillo Facial Technology

· Oral Health

· Orthotics

· Parasitology

· Pharmacy

· Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy

· Podiatry / Chiropody

· Prosthetic and Orthotic

· Public Health

· Radiology / Radiographic Technology

· Speech Therapy / Speech Pathology

· Behaviour Therapist / Management

· Virology

· Toxicologist

· Medical Laboratory Sciences(Physics)

· Medical / Health Sciences

· Medical Social Worker

· Medical Statistics

C6. Applied and Pure Sciences(Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Maths)

· Analytical Chemistry

· Applied Physics (UBD)

· Applied Sciences (geology)

· Astronomy

· Biochemistry

· Biology (UBD)

· Botany

· Chemistry (UBD)

· Earth Science (Geology)

· Entomology

· Fisheries Science / Studies

· Food Science / Technology

· Geophysics (UBD)

· Geology (UBD)

· Industrial Hygiene

· Medical Physics

· Meteorology

· Microbiology

· Molecular Biology

· Petroleum Geoscience

· Physics (UBD)

· Psychology

· Veterinary Science

C7. Management, Business and Finance(Accounting/ Business Studies/Economics/Maths)

· Actuarial Science

· Accounting

· Accounting & Economics

· Accounting Finance Management

· Administration

· Business & Finance

· Business Economics

· Commerce

· Consumer Science / Studies

· Decision / Policy Making

· Economics

· Entrepreneurship

· Finance (UBD)

· Financial Analysis & Management

· Finance & Financial Regulation / service

· Finance Mathematics

· Forensic Accounting

· Health Administration

· Insurance

· Investment / Investment Banking

· Industrial / Psychology / Behavioural Science / Organisation Development

· Islamic Finance

· Leadership / Behavioural Management

· Local Government Studies / Management

· Marketing

· Maritime Business and Maritime Law

· Organisation Development

· Personnel / Human Resources Management (minor Economics)

· Public Sector / service Management

· Political Science

· Quality and Business Excellence

· Risk Marketing

· Scenario Planning

· Strategic Customer and Service Management

· Strategic Management

· Trade

· Wealth Management

C8. Sports, Leisure, Hospitality and Tourism(Social Sciences/ Humanities Subjects)

· Physical Education (UBD)

· Sport Medicine

· Sports Science / Studies

· Sports Therapy

· Catering Management

· Home Economics

· Hospitality and Catering

· Hotel Hospitality Management

· Tourism

C9. Visual and Creative Arts (Art/ English Lit /Humanities)

· Advertising Design

· Animation

· Art and Design (UBD)

· Bahasa Media (Radio & Television)

· Broadcast Journalism

· Creative Writing skills

· Digital 3D Design

· Fashion Design

· Fine Arts (UBD)

· Graphic Design

· Image Creator

· Information Library Management

· Media Production

· Media and Art Performance

· Music

· Radio Production

· Radio Broadcasting

· Television Production

C10. Law(Humanities/ Social Sciences subjects e.g. English Lit. Economics, History)

· Criminal Justice

· Criminology

· International Law

· Law Of The Sea

· LLB

· LLB Syariah

C11. Built and Natural Environment(Geography/ Maths/Physics)

· Aquaculture Fisheries

· Agriculture /Agricultural Sciences

· Architecture

· Building Survey

· Conservation

· Crops

· City Planning & Management

· Environment Monitoring and Protection

· Environmental Management

· Flora and Fauna

· Forestry

· Forest Biodiversity

· Geography (UBD)

· Geographical Information Science

· Horticulture

· Landscape Architecture / Studies

· Land Economy

· Land Management

· Land Use and Environmental Management

· Livestock

· Marine Fisheries

· Park Management

· Property and Estate Management

· Quantity Surveying

· Rice Research

· Standards

· Surveying & Mapping Science

· Town and Country Planning

· Urban Land Economics

· Water Resources Management

Atau bidang/jurusan yang akan diputuskan oleh Jawatankuasa Biasiswa

#Bagi kursus Nursing bidang pengkhususan adalah tertakluk kepada keperluan

*MOE OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR COURSES THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN BRUNEI

D. HIGHER DIPLOMA / YANG DIIKTIRAF SEBANDING DENGANNYA

· Advertising Design

· Audio Technology

· Audio and Video System

· Audio, Video and Broadcast Technology

· Aquaculture Management

· Arboriculture

· Architecture Design and Technology

· Architecture

· Automobile Engineering

· Bahasa Media (Radio & Television)

· Biotechnology

· Broadcast Journalism

· Building Administration/Building Studies

· Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

· Crime / Violence Studies

· Creative Writing Skills

· Conservation

· Cooperatives Management

· Counselling (UBD)

· Delinquency Studies

· Digital 3D Design

· Diploma in translation (HND)

· Electronic and Broadcast Engineering

· Electrical and Communication Engineering

· Estate / Property Management

· Environmental Health

· Environmental Studies / Management

· Environmental Engineering

· Family / violence Studies

· Fashion Design

· Fine Arts

· Fisheries Science

· Forestry

· Forestry Biodiversity

· Graphic Design

· Health and Social Care

· Hearing and Communication Engineering

· Hearing Disability

· Hospitality & Tourism

· Image Creator

· Industrial Hygiene

· Information Library Management

· Interior / 3D Design

· Land Valuation

· Library Studies

· Management Information System

· Marine Studies

· Marine Fisheries

· Media Production

· Media and Art performance

· Mass Media / Communication

· Occupational Health Safety

· Port Security and Safety

· Poverty Studies

· Project Management

· Professional Sound and Video Technology

· Radio Production

· Radio Broadcasting

· Quantity Surveying

· Secretarial Course

· Social Work

· Software Engineering

· Special Education (Intellectual Disability / Visual Disability / Hearing Disability)

· Sports in the Community

· Sports Management

· Sports Recreation & Coaching

· Sports Science

· Sustainable / Renewable Energy / Energy Policy

· Textile Technology for Fashion

· Television Production

· Water Quality

UK Boarding Schools and Further Education Colleges exhibition - 26 October 2011

2011-10-22T10:03:00.002+08:00

There will be a UK Boarding Schools and Colleges exhibition on Wednesday 26 October 2011 from 3pm to 6pm at Songket Hall 1&2, Level 4, The Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.

The event will be participated by 16 boarding schools and further education colleges in the UK. This exhibition is targeted at primary and secondary students. Institutions will offer courses on O and A level, IB, HNC/HND and diploma programmes. It is also suitable for adults looking for career change or study new skills.

There will be a series of free seminars that offers insight on how to choose the right subject to meet chosen university’s or college entry requirements. An overview of both A level and IB programmes will provide a balance appraisal for decision-making process.

More information below...

Name	Websites
Bellerbys College	www.bellerbys.com
Bosworth Independent College	www.bosworth-college.co.uk
Bradford College	www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
City College Plymouth	www.cityplym.ac.uk
David Game College, London	www.davidgame-group.com
EF International Academy (Oxford)	http://www.ef.com/ia/campuses/oxford-campus
Gower College Swansea	www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk
Kaplan International Colleges	www.kaplaninternational.com
Loughborough College	www.loucoll.ac.uk
Marlborough College Malaysia	http://www.marlboroughcollege.org/malaysia
Pembrokeshire College & Moreton Hall School	www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk www.moretonhallschool.com
Stevenson College Edinburgh	www.stevenson.ac.uk
Strathallan School	www.strathallan.co.uk
The Royal Wolverhampton School	www.theroyalschool.co.uk
Wales and Heriot-Watt University International Study Centres	http://www.studygroup.com/isc/wales http://www.studygroup.com/isc/heriotwatt
Windermere School	www.windermereschool.co.uk

WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2011 AT THE RIZQUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
Time	Title	Description
3:30 - 4:30pm	Benefits of Studying at College in Scotland	For many students, the choice of pathway providers is overwhelming. This session aims to showcase the advantages of choosing a Scottish FE College when considering a pathway course in the UK. FE Colleges are publicly funded, government institutions that are regularly inspected to meet strict quality standards. Scottish FE Colleges offer a clear route to university by enrolling students in SQA Higher/Advanced Higher Examinations which offer UCAS tariff points. The benefits of this and other advantages will be explained during this seminar.
4:30 - 5:30pm	Deciding on the Right Programme: A-level vs. IB	Overview of both IB and A-level to provide a balanced appraisal of each programme and key pointers in the decision-making process.
5:30 - 6:30pm	How to choose the right subjects in GCSE, A-Level & IB	This seminar offers plenty of tips and insight into choosing the right subjects to ensure you meet your chosen university's or course's entry requirements.

HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN SINGAPORE 2012/2013

2011-09-26T08:04:00.002+08:00

This is to inform interested students that Singapore's Ministry of Education like in the previous years is offering 2 places every year for the abovementioned scheme. The scheme is offered to student who is interested to take Diploma in Consumer Science and technology with Diploma in Home Economics Education in Singapore for 4 years. The course will start in April 2012. The required academic qualification are as followed;

Citizen of Brunei Darussalam (Yellow I/C)

At least ONE Cambridge A'Level and 6 credit in GCE O'Level including Malay, English and Mathematics as well as 2 science subjects.

Age must be not more than 26 years on 1st September 2012 for Diploma application.

Forms for the above scholarship are availabe at the Higher Education Unit Office, 3rd Floor @ the new building. The deadline for the application would be on the Saturday, 1st October 2011.

It's been a while!

2011-08-17T08:03:00.001+08:00

Please note the following event which has been passed on to us from the British Council

NOTICE to UPPER SIXTH 2010

2011-02-22T13:48:00.002+08:00

Please note the following updates:
a) Entry for MoE Scholarship has now changed.
For a Degree you need 260 pts and above in three relevant A levels,
for HND 160 points in 2 A levels.
There is no longer a 'scholarship list'. However, students can refer to the 2010 list for guidance on what courses to take. More importantly, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH and STUDY WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN!

b) Update on courses in UBD

Bachelor of Science

Geology and Petroleum GeoScience in now available for the August 2011intake.

Applied Mathematics, Fundamental Maths and Statistics, Operations Research and Financial Maths is now collectively known as ‘Maths’

Bachelor or Arts

‘Kesusasteraan Melayu’ is offered

Bachelor of Health Science – Min Credit B4 for O level English is required for Medicine.(or B in IGCSE English/7.0 in IELTS/ 6000 in TOEFL)

c) Update on courses in UNISSA

Bachelor of Law – 5 year course with degree in both Law and Syariah

Courses stated are those which are conducted in English. Other courses are available but are conducted in Arabic.

d) What is UNIBRIDGE?

UNIBRIDGE

Alternate pathway to enter UBD with lower entry requirements.

One Semester course,

$500 per module

Min Entry Requirements

• 1 A levels minimum grade D in relevant subjects or 120 points

•Minimum Credit C6 in O level English / C in IGCSE English / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550

•Credit in O level Maths needed for Bachelor of Business

•3 A level passes min grade DDD for Bachelor of Health Sciences

HECAS 2011

2011-01-20T10:00:00.002+08:00

What is HECAS?
An online application form for citizens and PR of Brunei Darussalam to apply for the following
a) MoE Scholarship (Undergraduate degree, HND and Diploma)
b)UBD (Undergraduate degree and Diploma)
c)UNISSA (undergraduate degree only)
d) ITB (Undergraduate degree and HND)

As a Student of Maktab Duli, what do I need to know?
1. Fill in the MOCK HECAS FORM before you log on to the HECAS portal (www.hecas.edu.bn). The Mock HECAS form can be obtained a HEU.
2. Get the details verified and checked by your HEA first before you submit your application to minimise mistakes and so your HEA can give you the information you may need to know.
3. If you are applying for an overseas scholarship YOU MUST ALSO APPLY TO ONE LOCAL INSTITUTION.
You can only select a maximum of two programmes for each institution. charges are as follows,

No. of Programmes	Fee
1 Programme	$5
2 Programmes	$10
3 Programmes	$15
4-6 Programmes	$20

4. Only enter the best grade obtained for subjects taken in different sittings.
5. Your AS subjects will not be counted as tariff points.
6. PLEASE PRINT OUT YOUR HECAS FORM ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED IT. Do not submit unless you are 100% sure of your choices.
7. If you are applying for the following you will need to prepare the following documents

MoE Scholarship	1 copy of the following · copy HECAS form · Copy of IC · Copy of birth certificate · Copy of academic certificates – O level, AS level, A level · Copy of relevant ECA certificates · Copy of offers from overseas universities (if obtained already) · 4 copies Borang B · 4 passport size pictures
UBD	3 copies of the following · copy HECAS form · copy of IC · Copy of birth certificate · Copy of academic certificates – O level, AS level, A level
ITB & UNISSA	1 copy of the following · copy HECAS form · copy of IC · Copy of birth certificate · Copy of academic certificates – O level, AS level, A level
MD HEU	1 copy of the HECAS form – to be submitted in your HEA’s pigeon hole

For any technical queries, please email admission@hecas.edu.bn

Further information can be found here.

Welcome to 2011!

2011-01-18T08:51:00.002+08:00

Assalamualaikum and Hello everybody.

It's been a while since we last posted, our sincere apologies for that. For more updates on events organised by HEU, join us on facebook. Search for Maktab Duli Higher Education Unit and be kept posted with what's happening at HEU.

Here's what's happening in January

18th January - 1.00pm - 1.30pm, COnference Room
Study in USA - Talk by Dr Joseph Lembright, Regional Education Adviser for South East Asia. Talk will cover aspects of application, admission requirements, the American Education sustem and how to choose a university that's right for you.

Thursday 20th and Friday 21st January - 9.30pm - 430pm
InfoDAY EXPO @ ITB
Saturday 22nd January - 2-3pm, Conference Room
Study in Canada - Talk by Peter Chen,Trade Commissioner from the High Commission of Canada. Talk will cover the Canadian Education System, application and admission requirements, how to choose a university and scholarship opportunities.

Monday 24th January - 1.30 -.4.30pm, Place To be confirmed
Activity day with Bahagian Kerjaya dan Kaunseling - choosing the right course for you, personality tests, interview techniques, CV writing. Compulsory for the U6.

Tuesday 25th January - 2-3pm , Conference Room
Health Sciences in Otago, Sharing Session with current undergraduates from the University of Otago who will talk about what it's like to study Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Psychology etc in New Zealand.

Tuesday 25th January - Education UK 2011 Exhibition
1pm-7pm, Rizqun Hotel.
List of participating universities can be found at www.ukinbrunei.fco.gov.uk

Wednesday 26th & Saturday 29th January - 2-4 pm, Dewan Muzakarah ICC
RTB Media Carnival - Careers in Media. Timetable of career tals is on the HEU noticeboard. Talks will cover administration, engineering, production, news, radio etc. No transport provided. Please make your own way there.

Sign up sheets are on the HEU noticeboard. See you there!

PRE DEPARTURE SHARING SESSION WITH BRUNEIAN STUDENTS IN THE UK

2010-07-17T08:41:00.000+08:00

There will be a meet-and-greet sharing session made by Bruneian students currently studying in the UK on

MONDAY 19th JULY 2010
TIME 2.00 – 3.30PM
VENUE: CONFERENCE ROOM

There will be Bruneian student representatives from universities in different parts of the UK such as
• Leeds
• Loughborough
• Manchester
• Nottingham
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Hull

This is your opportunity to ask them about
• Applying to the UK – UCAS, Personal Statement, VISA
• Experience in the Scholarship Selection process – Interviews, HECAS
• How to pick a course that suits you

For U62009, This is your chance to network with other Bruneian students in the UK so you’ll see a familiar face when you get there. Learn about
• The universities and activities held by Bruneian student societies
• Accommodation and housing
• Availability of food – halal, asian, vegetarian
• Setting up bank accounts
• Tips on What to bring when you get there
• And more!

At the very least, take this opportunity to learn from your seniors and
BE PREPARED!

Sign Up Sheet on the HEU Noticeboard, see you there!

STUDYRAMA Higher Education and Careers Fair

2010-06-23T11:41:00.003+08:00

Welcome students to the Third Term. Hopefully you are well and rested and ready for what's to come.

The Higher Education Unit has organised the above event where the details are as follows,

Date: Saturday 26^th June 2010

Time: 8am – 4pm

Venue: Auditorium, Conference Room and VIP Room

Aim:

· To expose students to higher education opportunities available locally an abroad.

· To make students aware of career paths in relation to subjects and areas of interest with particular focus on Health, Engineering, Business and Finance and so on.

Agencies Involved

· Universiti Brunei Darussalam

· Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali

· Institut Teknologi Brunei

· Scholarship Unit, Ministry of Education

· Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council

· Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education

· Bahagian Pendidikan, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

· Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Ministry of Defense

· Jabatan Buruh

· British Council

· CfBt IELTS coordinator

· Ministry of Health

· Jabatan Kerja Raya, Ministry of Development

· Brunei Shell Petroleum

· Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas

· Brunei Gas Carriers

· Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd

· Standard Chartered Bank

· Bahagian Kerjaya dan Kaunseling

The agencies will be available for consultation and advice so be sure to bring you VISION form and maybe a draft of your personal statement or CV so that you can get useful tips and feedback.

Tentative Programme of Events

7.30am: Student’s take Attendance in own Registration Class

7.45 am: Students go to LT 11 or LT 12

8.00am: Booth opens,Informal Opening Ceremony by Principal

8.15 – 9.00 Motivational talk and brieifing by the Higher Education Unit

9.00 – 9.45 Briefing by the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council

9.45-10.00: Break Time

10-.00 – 12.00 Students to view information booths in the auditorium

or attend the briefings

12.00- 1.30pm: Lunch and Zuhur prayers.

1.45pm Afternoon session for talks continues

4.00pm: Booths Closes

There will aslo be talks and briefings which students are suppose to go to and get as much information as you can

Schedule for talks/briefings/seminars to be held concurrently with the booths

	Lecture Theater 11 AE 1-AE 10	Lecture Theater 12 AE 11-AE 20
8.15 – 9.00	HEU Motivational Talk : What to expect from StudyRama	Briefing by Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Centre
9.00- 9.45	Briefing by Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Centre	HEU Motivational Talk : What to expect from StudyRama
	VIP Room*	Conference Room*
10-05-10.45	Career Talk: Built and Natural Environment Presented by: Ministry of Development	Career Talk: Health Sciences Presented by: Ministry of Health
11.00-11.45	Career Talk: The Oil and Gas industry: Presented by: BSP and BLNG	UBD: The Flexibility of an Arts Degree Presented by: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBD
1.45pm-2.30pm	Applying to UK Universities through UCAS Presented by: Cecile Dasal, British Council	Finance Forum: Careers in Business, Finance and Banking Presented by: Standard Chartered Bank
2.45pm-3.30pm	Applying to US Universities Presented by: Supatra Lee, New York University Abui Dhabi

*Open to ALL students. Attendance taken.

This is your chance to ask questions and make decisions about what you plan to do after A levels!

IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL!

See you there!

Talk on the Oil and Gas Industry

2010-05-01T14:04:00.005+08:00

Hello again students! HEU is happy to announce that there will be a talk on the Oil and Gas Industry organised by SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers).
Don't miss this chance to hear what those who are actually involved in the field have to say. As always there will be a question and answer session apart from them giving you a better idea of what the industry actually does.

So do come and sign up for the talk on the HEU noticeboard

Date : 8th May 2010.
Venue : VIP Room @ MAktab Duli
Time : 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Hope to see you all there!

MinDef Scholarship

2010-04-26T08:37:00.004+08:00

The MinDef (Ministry of Defence) Scholarship for 2011 is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered in Brunei and it will be open to the public on the 1st of May 2010. As it is a prestigious scholarship the entry requirements are quite high but it is still an excellent oppurtunity to get updated on what's going on.

This is not an oppurtunity to miss if you believe that you are eligible for All students who are interested in applying please come and see your HEU Counselor as soon as possible. There will be a briefing organised by Maktab Duli for interested students on the

Date : 6th May 2010
Venue: VIP Room @ Maktab Duli
Time : 2.00 pm till 3 pm

The forms for the scholarship can be downloaded directly from the Ministry ofDefense website http://www.mindef.gov.bn/scholarship

Engineering at University of Leicester

2010-04-22T15:11:00.003+08:00

The admissions tutor for the undergraduate and master's engineering programme at the University of Leicester will be coming to Maktab Duli to share with our students about studying Engineering at Leicester. Details are as follows,

Engineering at the University of Leicester

Date: 26th April (Monday)
Time: 2.00-3.30 pm.
Venue: VIP Room @ Maktab Duli

The University of Edinburgh

2010-03-27T12:38:00.004+08:00

Greetings everyone! School holidays are just about over and we hoped you all had a relaxing time. We'd like to invite you for another one of our talks.
This time we have a representative from The University of Edinburgh. It's a good chance to speak to one of the Top 20 Universities in the UK! So here's the information in a nutshell.

The University of Edinburgh presenting

"Entering selective and competitive universities: The Scottish Model"

Date: 30th March 2010 (Tuesday)

Time: 2.00-3.30 pm.

Venue: VIP Room @ Maktab Duli

As always sign up sheets are located outside HEU, so do write down your details if you are interested. See you then!

Welcome to MD & Upcoming Talks!

2010-03-06T14:13:00.003+08:00

MD's Higher Education Unit would like to give a shout out to the new intake of students for 2010! Welcome to MD! I'm sure we'll see each and everyone of you sometime or another throughout your life in MD. We've got plenty of activities lined up for the year and we hope that they will prove useful for YOUR future =)

Here are two upcoming talks to give you a taste of what HEU does.

18th March, 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

1) Warwick University Talk on Engineering Courses @ MD's VIP Room

AND

2) Bristol University Briefing on Business and Geography related Courses @ MD's Conference Room

For students new to MD, these talks are normally conducted by a representative of the University itself so its an excellent oppurtunity to speak to them!

As you may have noticed, both these talks are on the same day, so please take note of that. If you would like to attend these talks, there is a sign up sheet outside HEU. Come fill in your name so we can make the necessary preparations.

HECAS Update - Breaking news

2010-02-25T10:03:00.005+08:00

To U6 2009

Please be informed that

BSc (Geology & Petroleum Geology) &

Bsc (Biotechnology)

is no longer offered at UBD.

For students who have sent their HECAS form applying for the above courses please email ‘admission@hecas.edu.bn’ to request to un-submit your forms.

Please make sure that you include your name, IC number, mobile number and tracking number

Malaysian Universities Briefing

2010-02-24T17:06:00.002+08:00

Just a reminder to everyone that the above briefing will be on

Thursday, 25th February 2010

2.00 pm - 3.00 PM

MD Conference Room

The briefing will be useful for those interested in studying in Malaysia. The topics that will be covered are how to apply to Malaysian Universities and a career briefing. A number of representatives from Malaysian Universities should be on hand to answer your questions.

It should prove useful especially for those who want to study somewhere close to home (or if Malaysia is your home). So come see what its about.

If you have already signed up to come, please make sure that you do attend. Otherwise all are welcome to attend but please try to register so that we can prepare seating arrangements.

Study in USA Briefing

2010-02-16T12:37:00.003+08:00

Just a reminder to everyone that the above briefing will be on

Wednesday, 17th February 2010

2.00 pm - 3.30 PM

MD Conference Room

The briefing will be useful for those interested in studying in the USA. Among the topics that will be covered are how to apply to American Universities and the Visa Application process.

If you have already signed up to come, please make sure that you do attend. Otherwise all are welcome to attend but please try to register so that we can prepare seating arrangements.

Results are out! Now what?

2010-02-07T20:12:00.003+08:00

Results have finally been released. Now most of you should already know what to do but here's a reminder just in case you forgot.

1. Get your result slip from the Conference room in MD. Any problems, please see exams section under Cikgu Sarinah.

2. Get the mock HECAS form from HEU. Fill this in first BEFORE you submit the actual online HECAS form. Get this checked by your adviser to minimise any mistakes and to get Higher Education advice from your adviser. Please note that for this year you MUST apply to at least one local university.

3. Photocopy all your certs - birth certificate, IC, AS certs, O level certs, result slips and certs of any activities and get this VERIFIED and stamped by the registrar or the clerk. Photocopy 4 sets to be safe because you'll always need them.

4. Get your passport size picture taken. You will need to submit at least two for each institution you apply to.

5. If you apply for a scholarship under HECAS then you MUST also apply to UCAS (if you are applying to a UK university). Make sure you get your Form A, Form B and draft of personal statement ready so your HEA can check and then give you the buzzword.

6. If you choose to go to an education agent, please take note that the college can NOT pass your confidential reference to you or the agent. We deal directly with university and colleges only so if you need a reference then get the email address and name of the admissions officer to whom you have to send the reference to. If you are applying through UCAS using the MD buzzword then we will be able to upload the reference.

7. Scholarship Unit, UBD and ITB requires you to print out your HECAS form and send a copy to the institution that you are applying to along with copies of your IC, birth cert, academic certs and CCA certs. Please provide HEU with a copy of your HECAS form and put it in the pigeonhole in HEU.

Your advisers will also be busy with Lower Sixth admissions so please be patient, dont panic and if it is really urgent, see us at the Auditorium.

Good Luck!

Events in February

2010-02-05T13:28:00.002+08:00

A lot of Higher Education events happening in this month of February. Students, mark your calenders!

1st - Launch of HECAS 2010

4th - MDPMAMB and British Council UK Education Fair

5th - Mechanical Engineering at Karlsruhe Institut of Technology Germany. Jati Transport, Gadong, 730pm

6th and 7th - MoE "Open Day for Undergraduates and Higher Education Institutions 2010"
ICC Berakas, 8am - 5pm

8th - 13th - Lower Six Admissions (tentative to when results come out)
8am-4pm, MDPMAMB Auditorium

13th - Infoday@ITB
ITB, 8am-4pm

17th - Study in USA briefing
MDPMAMB Conference Room, 2pm-330pm

18th - Careers in the Ministry of Health
ICC Berakas, 8am -4pm

26th - Study in Malaysia Exhibition
Orchid Garden Hotel, 10am - 8pm

See you there!

University League Tables

2010-02-03T18:25:00.002+08:00

Are they really that important?

Well, if you are applying for a scholarship then yes, it matters.

For those applying for a MoE Scholarship - Undergraduate Degree , then the university you select needs to be in the top 50 ranking of the Times 2010 Good University Guide.

However, if you are applying for a scholarship for HND, universities in the top 100 will suffice.

For those eyeing the Sultan's Scholar award and the MinDef Supreme Commander Scholarship then getting a place in a very prestigious and top ranking university is VERY important.

Check out this website for the world ranking of universities all over the globe.
2009 Top 100 Universities in the World
Notice that most of the universities are in the USA so widen your options when searching for universities.

Alternatively, check out the ranking for ASIAN Universities,
2009 Top 100 Universities in ASIA
Those applying to Singapore and Malaysian Unis should take note that the higher ranked unis usually require at least a C in GENERAL PAPER.

MoE, JPKE, BAS and JPI Scholarships

2010-01-31T15:02:00.002+08:00

For a full list of entry requirements and courses suggested for the above scholarships please read THIS

What's the difference?

MoE Degree and HND Scholarship - Bonded with the MoE/Government. If there is a need for you to become a teacher then you will be. (Unless you are strictly bonded to become a teacher then you will definitely have to work with MoE)

JPKE Scholarship and BAS Scholarship - Higher requirements, NOT bonded to become a teacher but highly likely to work with the government

JPI Scholarship - Must have credit in Malay, English AND ARABIC O level. Entry requirements differ. Highly likely to work with the government

2010 MoE Scholarship List, UBD and ITB requirements

2010-01-31T10:21:00.004+08:00

The official HECAS website has been updated.

Entry Requirements and suggested courses for MOE Scholarship 2010/2011

Entry Requirements and Courses Available at UBD 2010 / 2011 - Please click on Entry Req.

Entry Requirements and Courses Available at ITB 2010 / 2011

U62009, Please amend your Form A and Form B accordingly, especially if you are applying for a scholarship as there are many new courses that are on the list now.

Mechanical Engineering at Karlsruhe Institut of Technology,Germany

2010-01-31T10:11:00.003+08:00

Last year three Maktab Duli students were selected for a scholarship to read the above course, and two more before that!
A briefing about the above event will be held on,

FRIDAY 5th February 2010
7.30 pm
Jati Transport, Mercedes Showroom Gadong.

For students and parents interested to know more about the course, please make your way there but dont forget to RSVP first. Students with strong background in Maths and Physics are encouraged to attend.

Maktab DPM Al-Muhtadee BIllah and British Council UK University Fair

2010-01-31T10:07:00.002+08:00

The above event will be held on

THURSDAY, 4th February 2010.
830-1130 AM
Maktab Duli Library

More than 20 UK Universities participating, full list available on HEU Noticeboard.

If you have applied or are interested in applying to any of these Unis please make sure you come and ring along your personal statement for further advice!

Feedback on VISION Programme

2010-01-20T09:10:00.001+08:00

Dear current and previous MD students,

We request your kind cooperation in giving us feedback on your experience with the VISION programme that you went through whilst in MD. Any comments are welcome and would be much appreciated! Can you please email your feedback at phm.vision@gmail.com.

Thank you! :)

UCAS 2010 Application Reminders

2010-01-14T14:06:00.002+08:00

Before you apply to UCAS you will need a buzzword. This can be obtained from your HEA.

However before we give you the buzzword YOU NEED TO HAVE REGISTERED WITH VISION FIRST. You also need to bring along a completed Form A, Form B, and a draft of your personal statement.

Once you have the buzzword you will then be registered under the college and can proceed to www.ucas.com.

Things to remember are as follows,

PERSONAL INFO PAGE

1. Enter your name as it appears on your passport or as it is on your A level certificates.
2. When you fill in your address make sure that you don't include 'DARUSSALAM'. Brunei will suffice.
3. Tel. No: Begin with +6732.. or +6738....
4. Nominated Access: YOUR COUNSELLORS FULL NAME:
Relationship: HIGHER EDUCATION ADVISER
5. Residential Category: Other
6. Fee Code: 09 Overseas Agency (if you're applying for a scholarship)
Private Finance (if your parents etc are paying)

EDUCATION PAGE
1. Date of Attendance in school:
For your previous secondary school January 2003 - January 2008
For Maktab Duli - February 2008- January 2010

The dates above are in accordance to your leaving certificate.
2. Awarding Body : CIE (University of Cambridge International Exams)
3. Entering 'O' level qualifications:

SUBJECT NAME	GRADE	DATE	AWARDING BODY
GEOGRAPHY	B	01/08	CIE

The date that you put down is the date of when you obtained your result, NOT when you sat for the exam.
The same rule above applies for your A level qualifications. (Add two months after you sat for the exam)
3. Entering AS level qualifications:
If you are applying before your results have come out, then include your AS grades for all the subjects taken (But not the grade for each paper)
If you apply after your results come out, You only enter your language support modules
e.g. General Paper, English AS, English Language and Lit, Literature AS, Thinking Skills.

Please note General STUDIES is NOT the same as General Paper!

PERSONAL STATEMENT PAGE

Enter your personal statement only AFTER is has been checked by your counsellor!

Please note that this is the most crucial part of the application so be prepared to revise your personal statement over and over again! If you choose to put in your personal statement without having it checked by your counsellor that we will take NO responsibility of any mistakes in style, technicality and accuracy of your statement resulting in the rejection of your application.

Once everything is all checked and ready, make the payment using a credit card and then send to referee (MD HEU).

Applications sent to referee will be sent to UCAS 2-3 weeks from date sent to referee. You should receive a Welcome Letter from UCAS 1-2 weeks later.

Undergraduate Scholarship to Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

2010-01-14T13:49:00.003+08:00

Details of the above Uni can be found here. You can read about the entry requirements here

For application forms, please seek your HEA.

HEU Deadline for the above scholarship is 23rd January 2010. Forms will need to be sent to MOFAT on 25th January 2010

Scholarship to The Chinese University of Hong Kong

2010-01-14T13:45:00.002+08:00

Details of the scholarship can be found here

Details of the University can be found here

This is open for U6 2008 students only. Those interested please see your HEA immediately,

Deadline for HEU is 19th January 2010 as all completed forms need to be sent to MOFAT on the 20th.

GOH KENG SWEE (GKS) SINGAPORE SCHOLARSHIP

2010-01-13T09:58:00.003+08:00

GOH KENG SWEE (GKS) SINGAPORE SCHOLARSHIP

For students interested in furthering their studies at Singapore Universities (NUS, NTU, SMU)

- Open to citizens of Asia Pacific countries e.g ASEAN countries

- Undergraduate Degree in preferably Business, Banking or Finance Courses

- Bonded to work in/for a Singaporean company for 3 years

For more details please see HEU or click here

For application forms please click here

HEU Deadline for interested applicants:

21^st JANUARY 2010

Brunei Gas Carriers Cadet Scholarship 2010

2010-01-13T09:47:00.002+08:00

There will be a briefing about the BGC Cadet Scholarship (known to some as the Brunei Shell Tankers scholarship) on
SATURDAY, 16th JANUARY 2010
2pm
VIP Room Maktab Duli

The talk is open to all U6 students and leavers. General requirements are as follows,
- Male!
- Brunei Citizen
- 17-25 years old
- Must sit for IELTS and get 6.0
Credits in O level Maths, English, Physics or Combined Science and any other English medium subject
- At least 120 UCAS points - (minimum C in numerate A level subject)

For more details on what a Marine Cadet does, please come to the talk and sign up at the HEU Notice board.

What U6 2009 Students Need to Know

2010-01-08T20:33:00.004+08:00

Please click on the image above to see a mind map of what your options are now that your exams have finished. Alternatively, for a clearer version, click on this link.
Download the PDF version and zoom in to relevant parts.

If you have more questions, ask your HEA!

Welcome to 2010!

2010-01-08T19:52:00.002+08:00

We're back!
It was a hectic end to the year last year, sincere apologies for the lack of updates. We will continue to try to update the blog as frequently as possible.

Things to look out for this month,

9th Jan - ITB Career Dialogue at ITB. 830am - 4pm, ITB, (Transport not provided)

16th Jan - BGC Marine Cadet Sponsorship Programme. 2-330pm, VIP Room

To be confirmed,
Otago University briefing - Scholars from the University share their experience
Study in USA talk - What you need to do to apply to a US Uni

More news later!

VISION Part Two

2009-08-10T11:47:00.005+08:00

We're back!
It's been a while since we last updated but we've been wrapped up with many activities lately, the most recent being Vision Part Two : Personal Statement Workshop.
We've already given you useful links to visit in this post but also take a look at these

Good University Guide 2010

Top 100 in the World University Rankings

This should enable you to complete Form A and Form B which is due after your mock exams (but if you have completed this then you can see your HEA and make an appointment now)

Here's a copy of the presentation for your reference.

More details can be obtained from your HEA so make an appointment now!

Study in UK Visa Briefing and VISION 2010 - Upper 6

2009-05-07T20:22:00.003+08:00

For U6 2008 (as well as U6 2009) today was the briefing for the new application procedures for student visa to UK. There's quite a bit to do, thus students are advised to apply for their visa at least 2 months before the date of departure. Of course, for most of our students, your studies are funded by the government thus there's not much for you to do at the moment but wait for news from the Scholarship Section. However, it's advisable to prepare now so that you will not regret later. More information can be found HERE

Today was also the kickstart of VISION for Upper Sixth 2009, with plans of entry to University in 2010, coordinated by Ck Pg Hjh Mashayu. For those of you who turned up, congratulations for taking a proactive and dynamic role in shaping your future. You will not regret it. I promise you!

Those who came obtained the following,
1. HEU Research file - complete with all your post A level options.
2. Form A & Form B - This needs to be completed by AUGUST 2009 where you will then meet with your counsellor along with a copy of your personal statement.
3. A-level prediction forms and HEU counselling record - this was completed on the spot and returned to the counsellors, indicating that they have now REGISTERED formally for VISION with HEU.

Click HERE for more information on VISION.

Once again, if you have not gone for VISION, make an appointment with your counsellor as soon as possible. InsyaAllah the HEU will conduct a personal statement workshop in July to help those who want to make a good personal statement in time for UCAS application in September.

In the mean time, good luck for the June AS level exams!

On Tuesday 5th May Ck Pg Hjh Mashayu also introduced VISION 2011 to the lower sixth students who were a very attentive audience. Prepare now for a better future! :)

Greetings from Michigan

2009-04-22T17:07:00.004+08:00

As taken from the MD HEU Facebook page, a lovely message from an Ex-MDian Norzaidah Mardani, a 2008 MinDef Scholar who is now studying Political Science at University of Michigan

Salam :)

I am from the MD 06/07 intake and Alhamdulillah I am now studying in the United States-- well, in the state of Michigan to be exact, majoring in Political Science and another major or minor to be decided soon insyaAllah.

I am a freshman (US term for first year student) with sophomore standing. Basically that means in terms of American college level, I am a second year student. A lot of universities consider Advanced Levels as a first year status. I am currently enrolled at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor campus. It's a public university, meaning it's funded for by Michigan taxpayers and the federal government. The university is well known for having many of the courses listed as top ten in the United States. In my case, Political Science is ranked fourth, just after Yale University.

My decision to elect Political Science stemmed from my own interest in politics and history. The term 'political science' is to come up with an objective, systematic way of analyzing political climate. Having been a student at Maktab Duli, with Sociology, History and Literature in English, I thought that the analytical skills and argumentative approach would be of great advantage to my chosen field of interest.

The University of Michigan is located just a few minutes downtown Ann Arbor, a small town, yet vibrant and diverse in its community. Alhamdulillah, as far as my experience is concerned, halal food is not a problem and safety-wise, the University places that as top priority for its students. There is also an Islamic Center just a few minutes away from the University's Engineering campus.

The university uses many abbreviations, given the numbers of other state-run universities carrying the name Michigan-- U of M, UMich (pronounced mish), or simply Michigan when you're one of the students here. Michigan is pretty much well-known for its Big Ten tournament, the Midwest regional championship for college American football. Our school mascot is a wolverine (yes, I found out it is a real animal) and we live by the colors maize yellow and blue. It is a tradition to wear maize yellow or any Michigan paraphernalia when one watches the college team play and the Michigan Stadium (also known as the big house) prides itself in being the largest stadium dedicated to football in the world.

Among Michigan's famous graduates are playwright Arthur Miller (All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, The Crucible), late US President Gerald Ford, and of course the Golden Boy, Olympic medalist Michael Phelps.

Although the state of Michigan is located at the northern region of America, with unpredictable winter season and frigid weather (-21 degrees Celsius and barely bright sunshine), it makes us appreciate the environment (warm weather is indeed a blessing even if for a few hours) for one thing. Having come all the way Brunei and never experienced snow, I find that winter season was indeed a trying time. But Alhamdulillah, the flowers have bloomed on the roadsides, so we all think spring has finally arrived. :)

I would have to say that the journey is not easy, as far as the struggle with Advanced Levels is concerned. Being away from the comforts of home can be a huge challenge even for me, but with Allah's guidance and (very important!) the right crowd/circle of friends, and not be afraid to speak up and use the resources available in the university, the journey will be at most smooth sailing insyaAllah. What's not to love about spending a day out in the park when it's nice outside, and read a book or feed the squirrels to take your mind off schoolwork?

And I have to say this myself: It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!

Norzaidah Mardani
B.A. Political Science
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. "

Profile of Zaidah can be found here

Thank you very much Zaidah, we are very much pleased to hear from you! Do take care there, remember, we're back home rooting for you ;)

For any ex-MDians who wish to help others by sharing your lovely experiences or just telling us how you're doing, please do leave a message or post at the Facebook page or drop us a line anytime! :)