Science

Description

INTO George Mason University’s Undergraduate Pathway program in Science will prepare you to enter the second year of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics; Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, Forensic Science, Geography, Medical Technology, Physics; or a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Geology, Computational and Data Science at George Mason University.

Program highlights include:

• Guaranteed progression to a Mason undergraduate program (upon successful completion of a Pathway program)
• A curriculum of Mason credit-earning courses
• Full integration with domestic and international students on the Mason campus
• Access to all Mason cultural events, athletic events, and activities
• Classrooms and accommodations in the heart of campus
• Highest level of support for student success
• Individual supplemental tutoring for any subject
• Highly trained and experienced university instructors
• Academic advising throughout the program

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline any time Tuition fee

• USD 33390 Year (National)
• USD 33390 Year (International)

Start date January,August 2015 Credits 120 credit hours
Duration full-time 12 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Semester 1

• Enhanced English Composition I (INTO)
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (INTO)
• American Cultures (INTO)
• Language Support for American Cultures (INTO)
• General Chemistry AND
• Language Support for Chemistry (INTO) OR
• The Ecosphere: An Introduction to Environmental Science I

Semester 2

• Enhanced English Composition II (INTO)
• Public Speaking (INTO)
• Language Support for Public Speaking (INTO)
• Transition INTO College II (INTO)
• Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
• University Physics I AND
• University Physics I Lab AND
• Language Support for Physics (INTO) OR
• Introduction to Geology I AND
• Language Support for Geology (INTO)
• Linguistics Capstone (INTO)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 88

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

• 3.0 minimum high school GPA
• High school diploma
• SAT/ACT may be required for some majors and
  scholarship consideration

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than George Mason University.

Funding

Scholarship opportunities at INTO George Mason University

INTO Mason and George Mason University are both eager to help talented and ambitious international students achieve their goals.

INTO George Mason University Merit-Based Scholarship

INTO George Mason University Pathway Scholarships are available to students who are admitted to an INTO Mason Pathway program. Qualifications and amounts vary between regions. For more information on scholarships in your area, please contact your local agency or regional INTO representative.

Accreditation

At INTO Mason, international students will join a supportive community that is committed to helping you integrate with ease into American university life while preparing for your degree studies. INTO Mason's unique programs will help improve your academic and English language skills, and our helpful faculty and staff will make sure you quickly adjust to life in the US.

As a student studying in the INTO Mason center, you'll have all the benefits and experiences of campus life at an American university. Living and learning in the heart of the George Mason University campus, you'll develop friendships with American and international students and have access to all of the academic, social and cultuaral resources and activities at George Mason University.