International Year One in Natural Science

Introduction

Overview

An INTO Hofstra International Year One program in Natural Science will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Hofstra 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

Award

This Pathway program leads to a bachelor's degree at Hofstra University.

Why Hofstra University?

Hofstra University places an emphasis on undergraduate and graduate research, out-of-classroom learning experiences, and one-on-one personal attention with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.
INTO Hofstra's Pathway programs are ideal for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation before continuing to a degree program at a US university.
Faculty, many of whom are industry-leading professionals, are dedicated to the education and passions of students.
73% of students completed an internship before graduating (Class of 2017-2018)

2021-22
2022-23

Start Dates	January
Program length	2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, IELA 162, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4.

Dates & fees

January 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 24 January 2022 - Fri 20 May 2022
Mon 23 May 2022 - Fri 26 August 2022

$50,650

Degree program components

124 credit hour program
33 credit hours apply from Pathway
91 credit hours remaining toward degree

Semester 1

Course title

Credit hours

ESL 105

Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar I

3 Credits

ESL 106

Advanced Speaking, Listening and Viewing I

3 Credits

CHEM 003A

General Chemistry I

4 Credits

PESP 035

Hatha Yoga

2 Credits

MATH 050

Precalculus

4 Credits

Semester 2

Course title

Credit hours

ESL 111

Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar II

3 Credits

ESL 112

Advanced Speaking, Listening and Viewing II

3 Credits

MATH 071

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

4 Credits

FA 014

Drawing and Perception I

3 Credits

CHEM 004A

General Chemistry II

4 Credits

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Applied Physics - Biochemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Computer Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Engineering-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biochemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Ecology and Evolution-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Ecology and Evolution-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Marine Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Marine Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Chemistry-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Chemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Environmental Resources-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Neuroscience-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Physics-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Physics-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Pre-Medical Studies-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Urban Ecology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Urban Ecology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Start Dates	August January
Program length	2 Semesters

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, IELA 162, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4.

Dates & fees

August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 29 August 2022 - Mon 19 December 2022
Mon 23 January 2023 - Fri 19 May 2023

January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Mon 23 January 2023 - Fri 19 May 2023
Mon 22 May 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023

Degree program components

124 credit hour program
33 credit hours apply from Pathway
91 credit hours remaining toward degree

Semester 1

Course title

Credit hours

ESL 105

Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar I

3 Credits

ESL 106

Advanced Speaking, Listening and Viewing I

3 Credits

CHEM 003A

General Chemistry I

4 Credits

PESP 035

Hatha Yoga

2 Credits

MATH 050

Precalculus

4 Credits

Semester 2

Course title

Credit hours

ESL 111

Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar II

3 Credits

ESL 112

Advanced Speaking, Listening and Viewing II

3 Credits

MATH 071

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

4 Credits

FA 014

Drawing and Perception I

3 Credits

CHEM 004A

General Chemistry II

4 Credits

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Applied Physics - Biochemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Computer Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Applied Physics - Engineering-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biochemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Ecology and Evolution-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Ecology and Evolution-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Marine Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Marine Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Chemistry-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Chemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Environmental Resources-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Neuroscience-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Physics-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Physics-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Pre-Medical Studies-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Urban Ecology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

Urban Ecology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades

No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades