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International Year One in Biomedical Sciences (4-Semester Pathway) Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry INTO Group - Drew University INTO Group - Drew University, USA

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USD 49450

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

International Year One in Biomedical 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.

Chemistry
Drew’s chemistry majors share a love of science and apply their passion to many different areas: from biochemistry and medicines to the environment and synthesizing new materials. They use Drew’s state-of-the-art labs to study chemistry, and all students conduct research mentored by a faculty member or RISE Fellow. With our curriculum approved by the American Chemical Society, Drew’s graduates have great success in research, medicine, teaching and industry.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    49450

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate scholarships:
    Regional award
    Regional scholarship
    Dean’s Progression scholarship
    The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship
    Drew CSAT scholarship
    Action scholars
    Scholarship in the Arts
    Baldwin Honors scholarship

    Graduate Scholarships
    Regional scholarship
    Regional scholarship
    Drew Graduate scholarship
    Undergraduate scholarships:
    Regional award
    • Awarded automatically with offer.
    • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer
    Program enrollments.
    • Region/nationality based awards.
    • Students on government scholarships or sponsored by an external
    entity are not eligible for this award.
    • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic
    standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0+.
    • Contact your INTO regional staff or Drew representative for more
    information.

    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer
    Program enrollments.
    • A personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for
    some regions.
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing,
    maintaining a GPA of 2.0+.

    Dean’s Progression scholarship
    • Successful completion of International Year One or Undergraduate
    Transfer Program and matriculate to Drew.
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 on International Year One or
    Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $7,000 per year.
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Year One or
    Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $15,000 per year.
    • Maintain consecutive enrollment at Drew as a full-time degreeseeking
    student in an approved undergraduate program.
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing,
    maintaining a GPA of 2.0+.
    • Can not be combined with regional awards or scholarships. Higher
    value of the two scholarships will be awarded.

    The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship
    • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are
    automatically considered.
    • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate
    enrollments
    • Based on academic qualifications.
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0+ upon high school or secondary school
    completion.
    LINK: drew.edu/student-financial-services/sfs/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-scholarships

    Drew CSAT scholarship
    • Students must have taken the CSAT and submit scores to be
    eligible for this scholarship (stackable with regional and Direct Entry
    scholarships).
    • International Year One --- 70% or 5.5 rank or six on all sections of
    CSAT, Graduation Certificate/diploma.
    • Direct Entry --- 80% or four rank or five on all sections of CSAT,
    Graduation Certificate/diploma.

    Action scholars
    • Scholarship application required (see link below).
    • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate
    enrollments
    • Two-year program with a four-year scholarship.
    • Accepted students join a cohort committed to community,
    innovation and global impact.
    LINK: drew.edu/civic-engagement/about-us/drew-action-scholars

    Scholarship in the Arts
    • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are
    automatically considered.
    • Portfolio submission is required, or audition by request.
    • Can be combined with other merit-based awards.
    • Applicable to full-time Direct Entry undergraduate enrollments.
    • Scholarship recipients are not required to major in an arts field, they
    are expected to participate in the fine or performing arts throughout
    their studies.
    LINK: drew.edu/student-financial-services/sfs/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-scholarships/drewscholarship-
    for-the-arts

    Baldwin Honors scholarship
    • Must request consideration for Baldwin Honors Program on
    university application.
    • Applicable to full-time first-year Direct Entry undergraduate
    enrollments
    • Must be awarded the Francis Asbury Scholarship.
    • Minimum SAT 1300 or ACT 29.
    • Renewable as long as the student remains in good academic
    standing, maintaining a GPA of 3.5+.
    LINK: drew.edu/student-financial-services/sfs/financial-aid-scholarships/grants-scholarships

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability: first come, first served
    • Applicable to Graduate Pathway or Integrated Master's Program
    enrollments
    • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for
    some regions

    Drew Graduate scholarship
    • Graduate Direct Entry.
    • Given at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Team.
    Undergraduate scholarships:
    Regional award-Up to $60,000 ($7,000-$15,000 per year)
    Regional scholarship-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
    Dean’s Progression scholarship-$30,000 ($15,000 per year)
    The Francis Asbury Scholarship, The Presidential Scholarship, The Dean’s Scholarship, and The Drew Scholarship-$108,000 (Up to $27,000 per year)
    Drew CSAT scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000 per year)
    Action scholars-$10,000 ($2,500 per year)
    Scholarship in the Arts-$6,000 ($1,500 per year)
    Baldwin Honors scholarship-$10,000 (Up to $2,500 per year)

    Graduate Scholarships
    Regional scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000-$8,000 per year)
    Regional scholarship-$8,000 ($2,000-$8,000 per year)
    Drew Graduate scholarship-Up to 20% of tuition (One time on the first year/semester)

     

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