International Year One in Science

Overview

International Year One in Science will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis 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.

2022-23
2023-24

Entry requirements

Age requirement

Academic requirements

Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90-95, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better

Dates & Fees

August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Thu 18 August 2022 - Fri 19 May 2023

$51,130

January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Thu 12 January 2023 - Fri 15 December 2023

$51,130

Example Study Plan

Semester 1

EAP 1030

Academic Presentation and Speaking Skills

1 Credits

EAP 1020

Academic Reading and Study Skills I

3 Credits

EAP 1000

Academic Writing and Editing Skills I

3 Credits

POLS 1000 or or POLS 1600 or THEO 1000

Introduction to Politics or Introduction to International Politics or Theological Foundations

3 Credits

MATH 1400

Pre-Calculus or Higher

3 Credits

EAP 1010

Recitation Lab

1 Credits

UNIV 1010

University 101: Enhancing First-Year Success

1 Credits

Semester 2

EAP 1220

Academic Reading and Study Skills II

3 Credits

EAP 1200

Academic Writing and Editing Skills II

3 Credits

CHEM 1050

Basic Chemistry

3 Credits

FPA 1000 or WGST 1900

Introduction to the Arts or Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

3 Credits

EAP 1010

Recitation Lab

1 Credits

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree

Final level

English level

Additional requirements

Athletic Training-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biochemistry-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biochemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Chemical Biology and Pharmacology-B.S.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Chemistry-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Chemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Environmental Science-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Environmental Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Forensic Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Investigative and Medical Sciences-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Medical Laboratory Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Meteorology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Meteorology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Neuroscience-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Nuclear Medicine Technology-B.S.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Nutrition and Dietetics-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Radiation Therapy-B.S.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Entry requirements

Age requirement

Academic requirements

Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English language entry requirements

Dates & Fees

August 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Thu 17 August 2023 - Fri 17 May 2024

January 2024 start
(2 Semesters)

Thu 11 January 2024 - Fri 13 December 2024

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree

Final level

English level

Additional requirements

Athletic Training-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biochemistry-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biochemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Biology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Chemical Biology and Pharmacology-B.S.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Chemistry-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Chemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Environmental Science-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Environmental Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Forensic Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Investigative and Medical Sciences-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Medical Laboratory Science-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Meteorology-B.A.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Meteorology-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Neuroscience-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Nuclear Medicine Technology-B.S.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Nutrition and Dietetics-B.S.

Minimum 2.5 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.

Radiation Therapy-B.S.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.