International Year One in Natural Science

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.

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 - Fri 19 May 2023
$52,170
January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 23 January 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
$52,170

Example Study Plan

Semester 1
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
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

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
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