International Year One in Science

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.

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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Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.

No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.

When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.

Course features

  • Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
  • Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
  • Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
  • Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
  • Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.
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Your course options

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This International Year One 1-Semester program lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
3 May 2023 11 August 2023 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $17,990

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 2-Semester program lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
3 May 2023 8 December 2023 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $31,300

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 3-Semester program lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
3 May 2023 19 April 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $40,365

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 1-Semester program lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
15 August 2023 15 December 2023 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $18,530
3 January 2024 19 April 2024 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $18,530
1 May 2024 16 August 2024 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $18,530

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 2-Semester program lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
15 August 2023 19 April 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $32,240
3 January 2024 16 August 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $32,240
1 May 2024 13 December 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $32,240

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 3-Semester program lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
15 August 2023 16 August 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $41,580
3 January 2024 13 December 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $41,580
1 May 2024 18 April 2025 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $41,580

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week



What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
3 May 2023 11 August 2023 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $17,990

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
3 May 2023 8 December 2023 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $31,300

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
3 May 2023 19 April 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $40,365

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
15 August 2023 15 December 2023 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $18,530
3 January 2024 19 April 2024 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $18,530
1 May 2024 16 August 2024 1 Semester
View Term dates
USD $18,530

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
15 August 2023 19 April 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $32,240
3 January 2024 16 August 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $32,240
1 May 2024 13 December 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $32,240

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
15 August 2023 16 August 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $41,580
3 January 2024 13 December 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $41,580
1 May 2024 18 April 2025 3 Semesters
View Term dates
USD $41,580

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

9-13 hours per week

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

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