International Year One in Public Health

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

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.

Program Details

International Year One in Public Health

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 55% Gaokao score in each province; High school diploma equivalent

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 53, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, GaoKao 120

Class size

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 19th August 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 6th January 2027 - Degree end date: 30th April 2027

Semester 1 spring: 6th January 2027 - 30th April 2027

2027 Summer Start (May)

Degree start date : 26th May 2027 - Degree end date: 13th August 2027

Semester 1 summer: 26th May 2027 - 13th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 20,110.00

Approximate cost

$ 20,110.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

120 credit hour degree program 14 - 32 credit hours apply from Pathway 88 - 106 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 114

International Student University Success

2 Credit Units

MA TBD

Math course based on testing

3 Credit Units

TBD

Core Curriculum Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Core Curriculum Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Core Curriculum Course within major

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

14 Credit Units

Notes

* 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

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International Year One in Public Health

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Key Information

Program Details

International Year One in Public Health

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Class size

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

2027 Summer Start (May)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Notes

Progression