International Year One in Science

Saint Louis University
International Year One in Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
  • 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 Science

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements
Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW)

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 14 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 14 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 8 January 2026 - Program end date: 15 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 33,030.00

Approximate cost

$ 33,030.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
120 Credit hour program 15 - 28 Credit hours apply from Pathway 92 - 105 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

MATH 1510
Calculus I or higher
4 Credit Units
EAP 1220
Academic Reading and Study Skills II
3 Credit Units
CORE 1500
Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community
1 Credit Units
POLS 1600 or Core 1600 or FPA 1000 or WGST 1900
Introduction to International Politics or Ultimate Questions: Theology or Introd
3 Credit Units
EAP 1010
Recitation Lab
1 Credit Units
EAP 1200
Academic Writing and Editing Skills II
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
15 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

Chemical Biology and Pharmacology (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Biochemistry (B.A.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Meteorology (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Meteorology (B.A.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Neuroscience (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Radiation Therapy (B.S.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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Biochemistry (B.S.)

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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