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International Year One in General

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

International Year One in General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

  • 120 credit hour program
  • 29-32 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 88-91 credit hours remaining toward degree

1-Semester:

  • 120 credit hour program
  • 14-16 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 104-106 credit hours remaining toward degree
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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 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 General

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 53, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, GaoKao 120
Class size

14

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 20 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 7 January 2026 - Program end date: 1 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
2026 Summer Start (May)

Program start date : 27 May 2026 - Program end date: 14 August 2026

  • Semester 1 summer: 27 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 19,670.00

Approximate cost

$ 19,670.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

TBD
Core Curriculum Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Core Curriculum Course
3 Credit Units
MA TBD
Math course based on testing
3 Credit Units
ELI 114
International Student University Success
2 Credit Units
TBD
Core Curriculum Course within major
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 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

General Studies (BGS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Digital Forensics (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Genetics and Genome Sciences (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Pre-Immunology (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Community Health & Human Service (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Kinesiology (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Medical Sociology (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Chemistry (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

African American Studies (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Anthropology (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements