International Year One in Natural Sciences

Drew University

International Year One in Natural Sciences will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Drew University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your third year of undergraduate study at Drew University or at a number of well-known US universities. Progression is the transition from an INTO program to a university degree program.

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 programs.
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.
Drew International Year One programs are two years long, providing students with comprehensive support for the first half of their studies.

Program Details

International Year One in Natural Sciences

Drew University

Age Requirement

Interview required

Academic Requirements

Successful completion of Pathway Year 1

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), TOEFL Essentials 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscores) IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores),or Duolingo 90.

Class size

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 17 August 2025 - Degree end date: 13 May 2026

Semester 1 fall: 17 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Semester 2 spring: 14 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 17 August 2025 - Degree end date: 13 May 2026

Semester 1 fall: 17 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Semester 2 spring: 14 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 14 January 2026 - Degree end date: 14 August 2026

Semester 1 spring: 14 January 2026 - 13 May 2026
Semester 2 summer: 20 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

2026 Summer Start (May)

Degree start date : 20 May 2026 - Degree end date: 18 December 2026

Semester 1 summer: 20 May 2026 - 14 August 2026
Semester 2 fall: 23 August 2026 - 18 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 49,450.00

Approximate cost

$ 49,450.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

128 Credit hour program 64 Credit hours apply from Pathway 64 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Hours

Semester 1

EAP 102

English for Academic Purposes I (Listening & Speaking)

4 Credit Hours

MATH or CHEM 150

Mathematics Course by Placement or Principles of Chemistry by Placement

4 Credit Hours

AMST 101

American Popular Culture

4 Credit Hours

EAP 101

English for Academic Purposes I (Reading & Writing)

4 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

16 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Various Courses

Select one from various courses (B)

4 Credit Hours

Various Courses

Select one from various courses (A)

4 Credit Hours

EAP 202

Public Speaking

4 Credit Hours

DSCI 520

English for Academic Purposes II (Reading & Writing)

4 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

16 Credit Hours

Semester 3

WRTG 101

College Writing for ESOL

4 Credit Hours

Sciences

General education course - Sciences

4 Credit Hours

Science

Major Course - Science

4 Credit Hours

Science

Major Course - Science

4 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

16 Credit Hours

Semester 4

Sciences

General education course - Sciences

4 Credit Hours

Science

Major Course - Science

4 Credit Hours

Science

Major Course - Science

4 Credit Hours

Elective

College Elective

4 Credit Hours

Total credit hours

16 Credit Hours

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available