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International Year One in Natural Science

Hofstra University

An INTO Hofstra International Year One program in Natural Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Hofstra University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Hofstra University. This transition from an INTO Hofstra program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

International Year One in Natural Science

Hofstra University

Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, PTEA 44, or Completion of AE Level 4.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 25 August 2025 - Program end date: 15 May 2026

  • Semester 1 fall: 25 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 59,260.00

Approximate cost

$ 59,260.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

124 credit hour program, 31 credit hours apply from Pathway, 93 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Hours

Semester 1

Undergraduate Degree Course
3 Credit Hours
Undergraduate Degree Course
3 Credit Hours
Undergraduate Degree Course
3 Credit Hours
ESL 106
Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success I
3 Credit Hours
ESL 112
Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success II*
3 Credit Hours
Total credit hours
15 Credit Hours

Semester 2

ESL 105
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing I
3 Credit Hours
Undergraduate Degree Course
3 Credit Hours
Undergraduate Degree Course
3 Credit Hours
Undergraduate Degree Course
3 Credit Hours
ESL 111
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing II
3 Credit Hours
Total credit hours
15 Credit Hours
  • * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Geology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Neuroscience (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Biochemistry (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Computer Science (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Engineering (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Physics (B.A.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Physics (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Pre-Medical Studies (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Urban Ecology (B.A.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Urban Ecology (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
English level %: No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades