Program Overview

International Year One in Science

Program Overview

The International Year One program in Science at Oregon State University is designed to prepare students for their next term of a bachelor's degree program. Upon successful completion of the program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, students may enter their next term of undergraduate study at Oregon State University.

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language, and cultural support to help students 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.

Program Details

International Year One in Science

• Duration: 3 Terms or 4 Terms
• Start Date: June 17, 2025
• End Date: March 20, 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• Academic Requirements: High school diploma; Minimum 2.5 GPA
• English Language Requirements: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 90, or Completion of Academic English Level 4
• Class Size: 17

Important Dates

• 2025 Summer Start (June)
  • Term 1 summer: June 17, 2025 - September 5, 2025
  • Term 2 fall: September 17, 2025 - December 12, 2025
  • Term 3 winter: December 30, 2025 - March 20, 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance: $39,150.00
• Tuition fee: $39,150.00
• Approximate cost: $39,150.00

Sample Classes

Term 1

• ALS 151: Academic Listening and Speaking (3 Credit Units)
• ALS 150: Academic Reading and Writing (3 Credit Units)
• CH 231: General Chemistry (4 Credit Units)
• MTH: Math Various (4 Credit Units)
• CH 261: General Chemistry Lab (1 Credit Unit)
• Total credit units: 15 Credit Units

Term 2

• CH 231: General Chemistry (3 Credit Units)
• ALS 162: Reading and Writing in Academic Content Areas (3 Credit Units)
• ALS 161: OSU Lecture and Presentation Methods for International Students (3 Credit Units)
• MTH: Math Various (4 Credit Units)
• CH 261: General Chemistry Lab (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 16 Credit Units

Term 3

• PAC: Physical Activity Course (1 Credit Unit)
• COMM 111Z: Public Speaking (4 Credit Units)
• HHS 231: Lifetime Fitness for Health (2 Credit Units)
• WR 121: English Composition (4 Credit Units)
• MTH: Math Various (4 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 15 Credit Units

Term 4 (Recommended)

• Total credit units: 0 Credit Units

Progression

• Students can progress to various undergraduate degree programs at Oregon State University, including:
  • Geography and Geospatial Science (B.S.)
  • Climate Science (B.S.)
  • Geology (B.S.)
  • Biological Data Sciences (B.S.)
  • Chemistry (B.A.)
  • Physics (B.A.)
  • Zoology-B.A.
  • Agricultural Sciences (B.S.)
  • Animal Sciences (B.S.)
  • Biochemistry and Biophysics (B.S.)
  Each program has specific requirements, including GPA, grades, and English language proficiency.