Graduate Pathway in Environmental Sciences

Oregon State University

An INTO OSU Graduate Pathway program in Environmental Sciences will prepare you to enter your next term of a master’s degree program at Oregon State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next term of graduate study at Oregon State University. This transition from an INTO OSU 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 a graduate 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

Graduate Pathway in Environmental Sciences

Oregon State University

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements
2.5 GPA, Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 70, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95 or Completion of Academic English Level 5.
Class size

17

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

2024/25 Academic Year
Summer semester dates: 17 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
Fall semester dates: 17 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
Winter semester dates: 30 December 2025 - 20 March 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 34,760.00

Approximate cost

$ 34,760.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

ALS 166
Writing/Research Methods for International Grad Students
3 Credit Units
ST 243Z
Elementary Statistics I
4 Credit Units
ALS 165
Technical Communication for International Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
ENSC 515
Environmental Perspectives and Methods
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
13 Credit Units

Semester 2

ENSC 520
Environmental Analysis
3 Credit Units
ALS 176
Professional Writing for International Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
COMM 111Z
Public Speaking
4 Credit Units
ALS 145
Building Strategies for Graduate Success
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
13 Credit Units

Semester 3

WR 537
Writing for Science and Engineering
3 Credit Units
COMM 218Z / COMM 218
Interpersonal Communication Credits
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
7 Credit Units

* 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

Environmental Science-P.S.M.

3.0 GPA cumulative and B or higher grades in all graduate level classes
English level %: B or higher grade in all English language classes OR TOEFL 91 (18 subscores) OR IELTS 7.0