International Year One in Sciences

Introduction

Overview

International Year One in Sciences will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Colorado State University.

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 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.

Fast facts

Class duration

12-16 hours per week

Class Size

Maximum class size for English language teaching 14

Award

This leads to a variety of bachelor's programs at Colorado State University.

Why Colorado State University?

  • Colorado State University is home to 27,500 students including 4,580 graduate students.
  • The Natural Sciences major allows students to meet the requirements for Colorado teacher licensure upon graduation.
  • Biochemistry provides the basis for advances in human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
  • Chemistry majors develop a solid foundation in general chemistry and mathematics followed by course work in specialties.
  • Students are fully admitted to CSU provided successful completion of conditional admission criteria at the end of the Pathway and submission of all required admission credentials.
Start Dates January May
Program length 2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

High school diploma; 2.3 GPA (no lower than a C average in all Math courses).

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 75% in all graded classes, IELA 162, or Duolingo 90.

Dates & fees

January 2021 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 11 January 2021 - Fri 14 May 2021
Mon 17 May 2021 - Fri 6 August 2021

$34,260


May 2021 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 10 May 2021 - Fri 6 August 2021
Mon 16 August 2021 - Fri 17 December 2021

$34,260


Degree program components

120 credit hour degree programs
28-35 credit hours apply from Pathway
85-92 credits remaining toward degree

Semester 1

Course title

Credit hours

CHEM PREP

Chemistry Preparation Tutorial

0 Credits

EAP 100

International Graduate Student Success

6 Credits

SPCM 100

Introduction to Popular Culture

3 Credits

MATH

Pre-Calculus or Calculus

1-5 Credits

KEY 192C

Seminar

3 Credits

Semester 2

Course title

Credit hours

EAP 102

Advanced International Undergraduate Success

3 Credits

SCIENCE

Biology, Physics OR Chemistry Course

4-5 Credits

MATH

Calculus

4 Credits

General Education Course AND

3 Credits

KEY 192A OR SPCM 200

Seminar OR Public Speaking

1-3 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Biochemistry-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Biological Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Biomedical Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Chemistry-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Ecosystem Science and Sustainability-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Environmental Health-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Geology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Health and Exercise Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Microbiology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Natural Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Neuroscience-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Nutrition and Food Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Physics-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Psychology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Watershed Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Zoology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Start Dates August January May
Program length 2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

High school diploma; 2.3 GPA (no lower than a C average in all Math courses).

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 75% in all graded classes, IELA 162, or Duolingo 90.

Dates & fees

August 2021 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 16 August 2021 - Fri 10 December 2021
Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 6 May 2022


January 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 6 May 2022


May 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 9 May 2022 - Fri 12 August 2022
Mon 15 August 2022 - Fri 9 December 2022


Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Biochemistry-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Biological Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Biomedical Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Chemistry-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Ecosystem Science and Sustainability-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Environmental Health-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Geology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Health and Exercise Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Microbiology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Natural Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Neuroscience-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Nutrition and Food Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Physics-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Psychology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Watershed Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Zoology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Start Dates August January May
Program length 2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

High school diploma; 2.3 GPA (no lower than a C average in all Math courses).

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 3 with a minimum 75% in all graded classes, IELA 162, or Duolingo 90.

Dates & fees

August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 15 August 2022 - Fri 9 December 2022


January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 5 May 2023


May 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 8 May 2023 - Fri 11 August 2023
Mon 14 August 2023 - Fri 8 December 2023


Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Biochemistry-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Biological Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Biomedical Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Chemistry-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Ecosystem Science and Sustainability-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Environmental Health-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Geology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Health and Exercise Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Microbiology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Natural Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Neuroscience-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Nutrition and Food Science-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Physics-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Psychology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Watershed Sciences-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.


Zoology-B.S.

A

2.5 CSU GPA

Grade of C or better

Grade of C or better in all classes. No unresolved W or I or U grades.