Program Overview

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International Year One in Public Health will prepare you to enter next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

120 credit hour program

29-32 credit hours apply from Pathway

88-91 credit hours remaining toward degree

1-Semester:

120 credit hour program

14-16 credit hours apply from Pathway

104-106 credit hours remaining toward degree

Course features

Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.

Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.

Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.

Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.

Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.

Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.

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