International Year One in Science
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
International Year One in Science 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.
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.
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 120Class size
14
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2024/25 Academic Year
Summer semester dates: 28 May 2025 - 15 August 2025
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 19,090.00
Approximate cost
$ 19,090.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
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
8 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 availableA
= Study abroad option availablePre-Bioinformatics (BS)
Minimum 2.0 cumulative 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
Chemistry (BS)
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements
Biology (BS)
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements
Pre-Neuroscience (BS)
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements
Physics (BS)
Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements